Vitamins and Minerals

There may be some controversy about how many carbohydrates, protein and fat you need to eat, but one thing everyone can agree on is the importance of vitamins and minerals in your diet. Choosing foods that are high in vitamins and minerals will help keep your body running smoothly.

Use the handy vitamin and mineral calculator down below to get an idea of the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals, as well as their upper limits. Or use the links to find out a bit more about how vitamins and minerals are used by your body.

Vitamins & Minerals RDA Calculator


Sources: MedlinePlus, Mayo Clinic

Vitamins & Minerals

Click on each vitamin or mineral to learn more details about it.

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Minerals