Which category includes vitamins and minerals that support growth and body processes?

• A. Macronutrients
• B. Micronutrients
• C. Fiber
• D. Water

Answer: (B)

Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients, substances needed in small amounts but essential for regulating metabolism, supporting growth, and driving many body processes. They don’t supply energy like carbohydrates, proteins, or fats, but they act as cofactors for enzymes and are crucial for steps such as energy production, bone development, oxygen transport, immune function, and DNA synthesis. Examples include iron for red blood cells, calcium and vitamin D for bones, and vitamin C for collagen formation and immune support. Fiber and water are important for health too, but they aren’t vitamins or minerals. So the category that includes vitamins and minerals that support growth and body processes is micronutrients.