Healthy Eating

2. These act as coenzymes to help the body release energy from food. They are also important for forming red blood cells, maintaining healthy brain function, and a healthy nervous system.
5. nonpolar, hydrophobic, and lipophilic substances
6. essential for energy and absorbing vitamins A, D, E, and K
8. Essential for vision, and the maintenance of skin, teeth, bones, and soft tissues. It also helps the body make white blood cells.
9. Helps the blood clot.
11. Sugar is a carbohydrate that provides energy, but it contains zero fat, protein, and micronutrients, making it a source of "empty calories"
12. calcium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins A, B12, and D.
13. each gram containing 4 calories

1. nutrient-dense, typically low in fat and calories, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber
3. Helps make and activate enzymes involved in chemical reactions that repair and make genetic material.
4. Carbohydrates are the body's main source of fuel, broken down into glucose for energy, and are a vital part of a healthy diet
7. Acts as an antioxidant and is important for organ function.
8. Helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are vital for the development of strong teeth and bones.
9. Crucial for healthy skin, blood vessels, bones, and cartilage. It also helps with wound healing and acts as an antioxidant.
10. They are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories, and provide important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and folate