Vitamins and minerals help the body to use other nutrients efficiently. Examples of vitamins include vitamin A which is vital for good eyesight and vitamin K which helps the blood to clot.

As a dietitian at a major medical institution, I often talk with patients about the three macronutrients — protein, fat and carbs, so named because we need large amounts in our diet. But I much less ...

Know how much of vitamins and minerals are present in the selected food item using Medindia’s nutritional tool. Mineral Chart (Recommended Mineral Intake Calculator) calculates the recommended ...