What are vitamins?

Vitamins are like tiny helpers that make your body work better.

Imagine you're building a tower with blocks. Each block is a part of your body doing its job, growing, running, thinking, or even smiling. But sometimes, those blocks need something extra to stay strong and keep the tower from falling. That’s where vitamins come in! They’re like special stickers that help each block do its best.

Vitamins are found in foods like fruits, vegetables, and milk. When you eat them, your body gets these tiny helpers, which then go to work fixing things up or giving energy where it's needed most. Some vitamins help you see better in the dark, others help your bones grow strong, just like how a good night’s sleep helps you be ready for playtime.

You can find vitamins hiding in foods all around you. An apple has vitamin C, which is like a superhero that fights off colds. Milk has vitamin D, which helps your body use calcium to build strong bones, just like bricks stacking up to make the tallest tower!

So next time you eat an orange or drink some milk, remember: you're getting tiny helpers that help you stay healthy and happy!