What are the functions of vitamins and minerals? Give the salient features of the recent initiatives being taken and planned in our country on the fortification of food (Please refer to FSSAI website. https://www.fssai.gov.in/home). 

Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients that our body needs to function properly. Vitamins are organic compounds that are required in small amounts to support various bodily functions, while minerals are inorganic substances that are necessary for many physiological processes.

Vitamins play important roles in the body, such as supporting immune function, aiding in the production of red blood cells, and helping to convert food into energy. For example, vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body, while vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are needed for strong bones. Vitamin A is important for healthy vision, while the B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, B6, ________ ___ _______ _________ __________ ___ ____.
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