Vitamins and Minerals - Food sources
Food sources
Vitamins and minerals are found in a variety of foods. Each type of food contains a certain amount of vitamins and minerals. Some foods are a rich source of these nutrients, such as broccoli, and others, such as soda, are not a significant source. For most people, eating a well-balanced diet with a wide variety of foods supplies the necessary amounts of vitamins and minerals. People who are ill or do not get their nutrients through food take supplementsA substance intended to enhance the diet., or additional vitamins and minerals.
Many foods are fortifiedThe addition of nutrients, such as vitamins or minerals, to food. or enriched with essential vitamins and minerals. Water, for example, is fortified with additional mineral fluorine. Vitamin D is added to milk after it is heated to...
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