What was the role of conquistadores and encomienda in establishing a spanish empire in the new world?

The role of conquistadores and encomienda in establishing a Spanish empire in the New World was: The conquistadors helped secure land for Spain and the encomienda system allowed them to eliminate/control the local natives 'easier' since it was technically 'legal'. By doing this, the Spanish empire managed to control almost all regions in Southern America.

Answer(1)=c; expanded food and nutrition education program; answer(2)=a; elderly and those with health issues; answer(3)=nutrition program for the elderly;