Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Why Vitamins?

By Lisa  & Steve VanWilliams
Why should you take vitamins? The word "VITA" means life. 

Vitamins are a group of organic compounds that CANNOT be manufactured by the body. They are required in specific amounts for special functions of growth, ,digestion, nerve function, and maintenance and repair of our bodies.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advises that a majority of your nutrients should be met by consuming foods, but supplementation may be suggested for sensitive populations. If you are not eating all your fruits and veggies you might need some vitamins.  If you eat a vegan or vegetarian diet your body might need more. In total, there are 13 vitamins the body needs to survive, and you might not be getting them all. Many people consume more calories than they need without getting the proper amounts of nutrients.

Review the USDA's recommended daily requirements, and if you are not getting all the food groups covered on a daily basis, you might want to consider making vitamins part of your daily routine.

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