We see every cereal commercial that says how certain cereals are "packed with essential vitamins and minerals", but do we ever stop and think about what vitamins and minerals do for our bodies. Probably not! However, human bodies are unable to function without proteins, carbohydrates, and fats-or the nutrients that we call vitamins and minerals. They help protect our health. Vitamins are organic substances that must be provided in small quantities by the environment (usually …showed first 75 words of 773 total…

…showed last 75 words of 773 total…markedly lower risk of having babies with neural tube defects such as spinal bifida or anencephaly. It is very clear that vitamins and minerals are extremely beneficial for every individual, male and female. Whether you are young or old, it is important to get a balanced diet and provide your body with the proper vitamins and minerals in order to ensure a long, healthy, disease free life. In the end, your body will thank you.