Our body makes most of the CHOLESTEROL we need, and we also get some from the foods we eat. We need to build cells and hormones, but too much of it in our blood can lead to heart attacks or strokes.

SODIUM is another name for salt. Salt helps to our body fluids, but for some people, eating too much of it can be harmful.

CARBOHYDRATES provide us with energy for our muscles and our brain. Sugar and are two types of shown on Nutrition Facts labels.

PROTEINS are needed to build muscle, bones and . VITAMIN A keeps our skin and eyesight healthy, and VITAMIN C helps us fight .

CALCIUM is needed for strong bones and teeth, and IRON allows our red cells to oxygen in our blood to various parts of our body.