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A vitamin is various chemically unrelated
organic compounds that are necessary in small
quantities for the normal functioning of the
human body. Many act as coenzymes, small
molecules that enable enzymes to function
effectively. They are normally present in
adequate amounts in a balanced diet.
Deficiency of a vitamin may lead to a
metabolic disorder (`deficiency disease'),
which can be remedied by sufficient intake of
the vitamin. They are generally classified as
water-soluble (B and C) or fat-soluble (A, D,
E, and K).
Subject by: Shaun Jay