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 	- Water is the major nutrient in most foods.
 - All foods have *some* nutritional value
 	- Some food is healthier than others
+  * **Nutrient dense** food supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to total calories. Examples inclue:
+	  * Broccoli
+	  * Leafy greans
+	  * Fat free milk
+	  * Oranges
+	  * Lean Meats
+	  * Whole grain Cereals
+  * **Energy Density** refers to the amount of energy a food provides per given weight of the food.
+	  * Energy dense food has a kcal to weight ratio of 4.0 or higher.
+	  * Fat supplies the most energy per gram
+	  * Water supplies no energy for the body
+  * An empty calorie food supplies excessive calories from unhealthy types of fat, added sugar, and/or alcohol.
+	  * Not all energy dense foods are empty-calorie foods.
+	  * Examples of empty calorie foods include candy, snack chips, alcohol, or sugar sweetened drinks.
+  * People can add variety to their diets by choosing different foods from each of the 5 food groups
+	  * Fruits
+	  * Vegetables
+	  * Grains
+	  * Protein
+	  * Dairy
+  * Food is the best source of nutrients
+	  * Economical
+	  * Reliable
+	  * Contains Phytochemicals
+  * It can be difficult to plan and eat nutritious foods daily; in these cases, take a supplement
+# Dietary Supplements
+- A dietary supplement is a product that contains a vitamin, mineral, herb, or other plant product, an amino acid, or a dieteray substance that *supplements*
 
 
 # Definitions
 | Term           | Description                                                                                |
-| -------------- | ----------- |
-| Nutrient dense |             |
+| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| Nutrient-dense | Nutrient-dense food supplies more vitamins and minerals in relation to the total calories. |