In this topic you will learn how eating healthful foods is an important step in helping your body grow healthy and strong. Some foods contain substances called fats.
Fats are a type of nutrient.
A nutrient is a substance that your body needs for energy and growth. These nutrients are important. One type of nutrient is carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are nutrients used by the body as its main source of energy. Carbohydrates are in foods that contain sugar, such as fruits.