Many vitamins and minerals assist enzymes in building, breaking down, and changing nutrients in our bodies. Enzymes are especially important in releasing the energy contained in food. Several of the vitamins work as antioxidants to protect us from aging and from chronic diseases. Many of the nutritional minerals also work as essential parts of antioxidant compounds inside our bodies.

This page is for anyone who wants an understanding of the fascinating role vitamins and minerals play in nutrition. You can use this as a permanent reference. All questions are meant to be taken "open book" so that you can look up the answers.