Nutrition

2. an important component of hemoglobin and functions as a carrier of oxygen in the body
8. a type of fat from dairy products, solid vegetable fat, and meat and poultry
10. builds bones and teeth and maintain bone strength
11. the main source of energy for the body
12. 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. a nutrient that regulates many chemical reactions in the body

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