Health

6. Key to metabolism and body function; involves drinking enough of this.
8. Waxy substance that can clog arteries if consumed in excess. There are good and bad types of this.
9. naturally occurring compounds in plants that, when eaten, support human health by reducing inflammation and protecting cells from damage. These give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors.
10. Important for energy storage, hormone production, and nutrient absorption. Found in oils, butter, avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish.
11. The body's main source of energy. Found in foods like bread, pasta, fruits, vegetables, and grains.
12. Essential macronutrient that builds and repairs body tissues.
14. The rate at which your body burns calories for energy.
15. Food that has been altered in some way during preparation — such as by freezing, canning, baking, drying, or adding ingredients like salt, sugar, or preservatives.

1. It’s important to eat not too much or little of any one food.
2. The nutrients your body needs in large amounts of these to provide energy and support essential bodily functions like growth, repair, and metabolism and are carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
3. Unhealthy fat type banned in many places due to heart disease risk.
4. Too much of this sweet substance can lead to obesity and diabetes.
5. Type of nutrient needed in small amounts, like vitamins and minerals.
7. They offer more nutrients, fiber, and health benefits compared to refined grains.
13. This indigestible plant part aids digestion and helps control blood sugar. It comes in soluble and insoluble.