Human body needs vitamins and minerals because

They provide energy

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They help to carry out metabolic reactions

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They insulate the body's organs

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They withdraw heat from the body

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Solution

The correct option is B
They help to carry out metabolic reactions

Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients because they perform hundreds of roles in the body. They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system. They also convert food into energy and repair cellular damage.on an overall They help to carry out metabolic reactions.

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