Calcium is good for the bones, zinc aids digestion, vitamin E helps form red blood cells and vitamin C can help to ward off nasty infections.

You know vitamins and minerals are good for you, but you're unsure of how exactly these magical components in food can benefit you?

We list all the important ones - and tell you more about their properties, benefits and how much of the different vitamins and minerals you're supposed to include in your diet every day.

Also find out which foods are good sources of the various nutrients.