laelas health answer key

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  1. 5. benefits: provides energy for the body, brain, and muscles, and can enhance cognitive function, improve athletic performance, and delay fatigue.
  2. 6. benefits : bone and muscle strength from calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D, and supports the immune system.
  3. 7. benefits maintaining hydration, supporting nerve and muscle function, and regulating blood pressure. It also plays a key role in digestion by helping to produce stomach acid and activate enzymes,
  4. 8. benefits a good source of potassium (beneficial for blood pressure), vitamin C, and fiber (especially in the skin). They also contain antioxidants
  5. 10. benefits : high hydration, improved bone health from vitamin K, and reduced risk of chronic diseases due to antioxidants. They also aid in digestion, weight management
  6. 13. benefits : hydration, improved heart health, reduced inflammation, and better digestion, thanks to its high water content and nutrients like lycopene, citrulline, vitamins A and C, and potassium. It may also support eye and skin
  7. 14. benefits: replenishing electrolytes lost through sweat, which helps with hydration and proper bodily function, and providing quick carbohydrates for energy during intense exercise. It can also be useful for rehydration after illness
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  1. 1. answer: Lowering blood pressure (due to high levels of potassium) Lowering cardiovascular inflammation. Prevention of cataracts and protection against UV light damage.
  2. 2. benefits : supporting the immune system, aiding digestion, and reducing inflammation.
  3. 3. benefits : heart health, skin, and immunity, due to their high content of antioxidants like lycopene and vitamins A, C, and K. Lycopene can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, while vitamin C supports collagen production for healthier skin.
  4. 4. answer : help keep blood sugar levels under control. Loaded with vitamin A and beta carotene
  5. 9. benefits improved heart and brain health, enhanced bone health, and immune system support, largely due to its rich content of omega-3 fatty acids, protein,
  6. 11. benefits :high fiber content, which aids digestion and helps control weight, and their rich array of vitamins and minerals, which support eye health, bone strength, and heart health. They are nutrient-dense and low in calories
  7. 12. benefits boost the immune system, protect against kidney stones, improve skin health, aid in iron absorption, and may support heart
  8. 15. benefits : As part of a balanced diet, eggs contribute to a healthy digestive tract and can be helpful during acute digestive problems. In addition to being packed with nutrients,