The correct answer is vegetables and fruits.
Key Points
- Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals. They also contain fiber.
- These include:
- Vitamin A(retinol) - It is essential for supporting cell growth, immune function, fetal development, and vision.
- Vitamin C(Ascorbic Acid) - It Helps to protect cells and keep them healthy. It also helps in maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage.
- Vitamin E(Tocopherol) - Acts as an antioxidant, helps to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals.
- Magnesium - It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle function, supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady, and helps bones remain strong.
- Zinc-It is needed for the body's defensive (immune) system to properly work. It plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates.
- Phosphorous - The main function of phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth.
- Folic acid - It helps in making healthy red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body.