Question

discuss one micronutrient involved in energy metabolism and blood health and explain in detail the role it plays along with good food sources rich in that particular micronutrient.

Answer 1

Ans) Micronutrients are one of the major groups of nutrients your body needs. They include vitamins and minerals.

- Vitamins are necessary for energy production, immune function, blood clotting and other functions. Meanwhile, minerals play an important role in growth, bone health, fluid balance and several other processes.

- Most vitamins dissolve in water and are therefore known as water-soluble. They’re not easily stored in your body and get flushed out with urine when consumed in excess.

While each water-soluble vitamin has a unique role, their functions are related.

For example, most B vitamins act as coenzymes that help trigger important chemical reactions. A lot of these reactions are necessary for energy production.

The water-soluble vitamins — with some of their functions — are:

Vitamin B1 (thiamine): Helps convert nutrients into energy
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): Necessary for energy production, cell function and fat metabolism
Vitamin B3 (niacin): Drives the production of energy from food
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Necessary for fatty acid synthesis.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): Helps your body release sugar from stored carbohydrates for energy and create red blood cells.
Vitamin B7 (biotin): Plays a role in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids and glucose.
Vitamin B9 (folate): Important for proper cell division.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): Necessary for red blood cell formation and proper nervous system and brain function.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): Required for the creation of neurotransmitters and collagen, the main protein in your skin.