A condition causing weakness, tiredness, and headaches; results from decrease in red blood cells or insufficient hemoglobin.

A type of fat made by the body that is present in some foods.

A nutrient and major source of energy for the body.

A condition in which the body’s tissues lose too much water.

A type of nutrient, composed of fatty acids, that is a valuable source of energy, especially for muscles.

A type of vitamin that dissolves in the body’s fat, where it is stored for later use.

A complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.

A type of carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system.

A stored version of glucose located in the muscles and liver; supplies energy between meals.

A chemical substance in your body that influences may basic processes.

inorganic elements found in soil and water; ingested by the body after being absorbed into plants.

A chemical substance that gives your body what it needs to grow and function properly.

A dangerous condition in which bones are fragile and may break easily; can be caused by a lack of calcium during adolescence and childhood.

A nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all types of cells; can provide energy in the absence of fat and carbohydrates.

A type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods that is solid at room temperature.

A type of fat that is created by hydrogenation; poses health risks acknowledged by the FDA.

A type of fat that is liquid at room temperature and is found in plant-based foods.

organic substances derived from plants or animals, which are necessary for normal growth and development.

A type of vitamin that dissolves in water and passes into the bloodstream.