Nutrition

6. refers to the amount of nutrient in a food as compared to calories
7. a type of fat from dairy products, solid vegetable fat, and meat and poultry
9. builds bones and teeth and maintain bone strength
11. the area of health that focuses on selecting food that contains nutrients, eating the recommended daily amount of food from MyPlate, evaluating food labels, and developing healthful eating habits
13. the main source of energy for the body
14. a nutrient that regulates many chemical reactions in the body

1. regulates and maintains the balance of fluid in the body
2. an important component of hemoglobin and functions as a carrier of oxygen in the body
3. obtained from plant products and fish and is usually liquid at room temperature
4. the part of grains that cannot be digested that helps move food through the digestive system
5. The nutrient needed to grow: for building, repairing, and maintaining body tissues, and for supplying energy
8. a nutrient that involved with all body process
10. a nutrient that provides energy and helps the body store and use vitamins
12. a nutrient that helps the body use carbohydrates, proteins, and fats