The Benefits of Vitamins (Arabic Edition)

The Benefits of Vitamins (Second Edition)

Vitamins are chemical compounds the body needs in tiny amounts, and together they form one of the most important food groups. Each vitamin has its own functions, so none can replace another or do its job, and a lasting lack of a vitamin in the diet leads to deficiency disease.

This simple guide gives plenty of information on the different vitamins, their functions, recommended daily amounts, sources, and the diseases caused by too little or too much of each.

About the author: Pooja Bajaj Malhotra won the gold medal in home science, food and nutrition at the University of Delhi. She now lives in Miami, Florida, in the United States.

• Original Arabic title: فوائد الفيتامينات
• Language: Arabic
• Author: Pooja Bajaj Malhotra