nutrition Crossword Puzzles

Nutrition 2024-03-01

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. lacks two hydrogens
  2. lipid material mixed with calcium and smooth muscle cells
  3. lacks four or more hydrogen atoms
  4. temperature at which fat produces smoke
  5. largest class of lipids
  6. pockets of fat storing cells
  7. fats coat the flour particles in baked goods
  8. unpleasant flavors that develop as fat oxidize in foods
  9. carry lipids in the blood
  10. contain all hydrogen atoms in molecular structure
  11. fat
  12. promote heart health; found in fish
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  1. distinctive quality that comes from food's taste and odor
  2. a mixture of two liquids containing droplets
  3. dissolve in both fat and water
  4. carbon bonded to oxygen; contained in fatty acids
  5. missing hydrogen atoms
  6. buildup of plaque along inner walls of arteries
  7. man made fat; liquid oil turned into solid fat
  8. bile acids and certain hormones
  9. needed for growth and development; come from nuts and seeds
  10. made from glucose or saturated fatty acids
  11. chemical reaction when elements combine with oxygen
  12. adds air or gas to batters and doughs
  13. hydrogen is added to unsaturated fat molecules

25 Clues: fat • lacks two hydrogens • missing hydrogen atoms • largest class of lipids • carry lipids in the blood • pockets of fat storing cells • dissolve in both fat and water • bile acids and certain hormones • lacks four or more hydrogen atoms • promote heart health; found in fish • adds air or gas to batters and doughs • temperature at which fat produces smoke • ...

Nutrition 2020-09-09

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  1. The only fruit with seeds on the outside
  2. Process of breaking down food; typically takes about 4-6 hours
  3. A type of sauce that is green in color and typically comprised of basil, pine nuts and other ingredients
  4. Macronutrient that helps build muscle
  5. A food that typically never expires
  6. Term for low blood sugar
  7. Your body’s control center and functions as part of the nervous system
  8. Four modules of this type of therapy include: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
  9. Vitamin A helps with strengthening this
  10. The main ingredient in guacamole is
  11. Live bacteria found in the microbiome- promotes gut health
  12. Basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us
  13. Fiber that feeds the bacteria in the gut (starts with a 'p')
  14. Helpful to create before going food shopping
  15. Unit of energy
  16. Non-essential, non-nutritive plant chemicals with protective or disease preventive qualities (produced by plants)
  17. An example of a food containing a high amount of vitamin A
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  1. All sources of this macronutrient break down into the form of glucose
  2. Drinking water is important for
  3. Term for high blood sugar
  4. This type of fiber moves through the digestive track
  5. amount of chambers in the human heart
  6. Ranks as one of the leading and most popular pizza toppings in the USA
  7. Usable energy from carbohydrate sources
  8. A mineral that is necessary for bones, muscles, teeth and nerves
  9. A potassium containing food
  10. This type of fiber is known for helping with blood sugar regulation
  11. A combination of breakfast and lunch
  12. An example of a vegetable containing probiotics; other examples outside of this include leeks
  13. A leafy green source containing calcium
  14. A fruit that comes in shades of red, yellow and green (typically)
  15. An easy to make breakfast meal using a grain, milk and toppings
  16. The key organ in the circulatory system
  17. Lemons and Limes are examples of fruits that come from this type of tree

34 Clues: Unit of energy • Term for low blood sugar • Term for high blood sugar • A potassium containing food • Drinking water is important for • A food that typically never expires • The main ingredient in guacamole is • A combination of breakfast and lunch • amount of chambers in the human heart • Macronutrient that helps build muscle • Usable energy from carbohydrate sources • ...

Nutrition 2020-09-09

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. This type of fiber is known for helping with blood sugar regulation
  2. Four modules of this type of therapy include: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
  3. The main ingredient in guacamole is
  4. The key organ in the circulatory system
  5. An example of a food containing a high amount of vitamin A
  6. Term for high blood sugar
  7. A type of sauce that is green in color and typically comprised of basil, pine nuts and other ingredients
  8. Vitamin A helps with strengthening this
  9. Process of breaking down food; typically takes about 4-6 hours
  10. Macronutrient that helps build muscle
  11. Helpful to create before going food shopping
  12. An example of a vegetable containing probiotics; other examples outside of this include leeks
  13. A food that typically never expires
  14. Unit of energy
  15. Usable energy from carbohydrate sources
  16. A fruit that comes in shades of red, yellow and green (typically)
  17. A combination of breakfast and lunch
  18. A mineral that is necessary for bones, muscles, teeth and nerves
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  1. Non-essential, non-nutritive plant chemicals with protective or disease preventive qualities (produced by plants)
  2. The only fruit with seeds on the outside
  3. A potassium containing food
  4. Basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us
  5. amount of chambers in the human heart
  6. An easy to make breakfast meal using a grain, milk and toppings
  7. Live bacteria found in the microbiome- promotes gut health
  8. Drinking water is important for
  9. Fiber that feeds the bacteria in the gut (starts with a 'p')
  10. Your body’s control center and functions as part of the nervous system
  11. Ranks as one of the leading and most popular pizza toppings in the USA
  12. A leafy green source containing calcium
  13. Term for low blood sugar
  14. Lemons and Limes are examples of fruits that come from this type of tree
  15. This type of fiber moves through the digestive track
  16. All sources of this macronutrient break down into the form of glucose

34 Clues: Unit of energy • Term for low blood sugar • Term for high blood sugar • A potassium containing food • Drinking water is important for • The main ingredient in guacamole is • A food that typically never expires • A combination of breakfast and lunch • amount of chambers in the human heart • Macronutrient that helps build muscle • The key organ in the circulatory system • ...

Nutrition 2020-04-11

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. the science of food and how the body uses it.
  2. this type of carbohydrate is indigestible and assists in digestion.
  3. this type of vegetarian does not eat any animal products or use them.
  4. this type of fat is generally liquid in the refrigerator.
  5. these are the building blocks of protein.
  6. this type of fat is generally solid in the refrigerator.
  7. these type of carbohydrates are more difficult for the body to break down; examples include bread and potatoes.
  8. this is an energy unit by which food is measured.
  9. this organic nutrient is required by the body in small amounts; B 12 is an example.
  10. this liquid nutrient is the most essential nutrient that the body needs.
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  1. these type of carbohydrates are when fiber and vitamins are removed; examples are white rice and white bread.
  2. another word for blood sugar.
  3. this type of vegetarian refrains from all animal products except dairy.
  4. these nutrients help protect the body from free radicals.
  5. this macronutrient is responsible for the building of muscles and bones.
  6. substances the body needs to function properly.
  7. these plant-based nutrients help protect the body from chronic diseases.
  8. this disease is a condition in which the body has difficulty controlling blood sugar levels.
  9. this disorder is when the body doesn't get enough iron in the blood.
  10. this inorganic nutrient is required by the body in small amounts; phosphorous is an example.
  11. this macronutrient is an energy source that consists of sugars.

21 Clues: another word for blood sugar. • these are the building blocks of protein. • the science of food and how the body uses it. • substances the body needs to function properly. • this is an energy unit by which food is measured. • this type of fat is generally solid in the refrigerator. • these nutrients help protect the body from free radicals. • ...

Nutrition 2020-04-11

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. the science of food and how the body uses it.
  2. this type of carbohydrate is indigestible and assists in digestion.
  3. this type of vegetarian does not eat any animal products or use them.
  4. this type of fat is generally liquid in the refrigerator.
  5. these are the building blocks of protein.
  6. this type of fat is generally solid in the refrigerator.
  7. these type of carbohydrates are more difficult for the body to break down; examples include bread and potatoes.
  8. this is an energy unit by which food is measured.
  9. this organic nutrient is required by the body in small amounts; B 12 is an example.
  10. this liquid nutrient is the most essential nutrient that the body needs.
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  1. these type of carbohydrates are when fiber and vitamins are removed; examples are white rice and white bread.
  2. another word for blood sugar.
  3. this type of vegetarian refrains from all animal products except dairy.
  4. these nutrients help protect the body from free radicals.
  5. this macronutrient is responsible for the building of muscles and bones.
  6. substances the body needs to function properly.
  7. these plant-based nutrients help protect the body from chronic diseases.
  8. this disease is a condition in which the body has difficulty controlling blood sugar levels.
  9. this disorder is when the body doesn't get enough iron in the blood.
  10. this inorganic nutrient is required by the body in small amounts; phosphorous is an example.
  11. this macronutrient is an energy source that consists of sugars.

21 Clues: another word for blood sugar. • these are the building blocks of protein. • the science of food and how the body uses it. • substances the body needs to function properly. • this is an energy unit by which food is measured. • this type of fat is generally solid in the refrigerator. • these nutrients help protect the body from free radicals. • ...

Nutrition 2024-04-05

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  1. Recommended amount of salt per day(mg)
  2. Mineral found in bananas
  3. A type of fat that is more healthier
  4. The most important meal of the day
  5. High amounts of this can cause blood clots and heart attacks
  6. Your body does not produce them
  7. Compound in food that helps regulate many body processes
  8. Fruits, grains, vegetables, and nuts are examples of what
  9. A type of unhealthy fat
  10. How many essential amino acids are there
  11. You need this every day
  12. One of the most common food allergies
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  1. These proteins come from animal sources
  2. Mineral found in products
  3. The worst type of fat
  4. Recommended amount of minutes to exercise per day
  5. Provide the body's main source of energy
  6. What your body needs to live your life
  7. Oils and meats are rich in this nutrient
  8. What vitamin do you get from the sun

20 Clues: The worst type of fat • A type of unhealthy fat • You need this every day • Mineral found in bananas • Mineral found in products • Your body does not produce them • The most important meal of the day • A type of fat that is more healthier • What vitamin do you get from the sun • One of the most common food allergies • Recommended amount of salt per day(mg) • ...

Nutrition 2024-04-23

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  1. Example of a healthy fat.
  2. There are this many key nutrients.
  3. A mineral that helps build strong bones & teeth.
  4. The main building blocks of the body.
  5. Food that has the nutrients stripped from it.
  6. Empty calorie foods.
  7. The human body is made up of more than 60% of this.
  8. Protein that a vegetarian might eat.
  9. A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
  10. Found in the earth; helps with growth.
  11. A fruit.
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  1. A unit of energy found in food and drinks.
  2. Gives consumers important information about food.
  3. A nutrient essential for growth and disease prevention.
  4. Amount of food you choose to eat.
  5. A fancy word for 'salt'.
  6. Foods with a lot of energy but few nutrients.
  7. Has a lot of nutrients.
  8. The body's main source of energy.
  9. The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  10. Helps cushion organs and absorb minerals.
  11. Suggested amount to eat.

22 Clues: A fruit. • Empty calorie foods. • Has a lot of nutrients. • A fancy word for 'salt'. • Suggested amount to eat. • Example of a healthy fat. • Amount of food you choose to eat. • The body's main source of energy. • There are this many key nutrients. • Protein that a vegetarian might eat. • The main building blocks of the body. • Found in the earth; helps with growth. • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-18

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  1. inorganic micronutrients that have a variety of functions in the body; examples include calcium, sodium, potassium, and iron
  2. low blood sugar levels
  3. density refers to foods that are high in nutrient and low in calories
  4. - body mass index Body Mass Index; a measure of body fat based on height and weight (weight in kg divided by height in square meters)
  5. dietary lipid or triglyceride that provides 9 calories per gram
  6. acids building blocks of proteins that are reassembled into new proteins during protein synthesis
  7. soluble vitamins Usually bound to lipids and absorbed during digestion, are stored in the body so can be over-consumed (A, D, E & K)
  8. low density lipoproteins carry cholesterol to cells where they may be deposited in arteries along the way
  9. proteins Fibrous proteins that make up the bulk of cellular structures; actin, myosin, collagen, keratin, etc.
  10. tissue that is composed of fat cells; insulates the body
  11. the types and amounts of food we eat; a balanced diet provides all the necessary nutrients for the body to function properly
  12. provide structural components and energy; make up the bulk of our food
  13. a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell wall; does not provide energy, but keeps the colon healthy
  14. nutrient that provides 4 calories per gram; composed of long chains of amino acids
  15. high density lipoproteins carry cholesterol away from cells
  16. metabolic rate the amount of energy the body needs just to stay alive per unit of time; the biggest component of overall metabolism
  17. form of energy that cells can use
  18. organic micronutrients that function as coenzymes in essential reactions, must be consumed, no calories
  19. type of fats from animal products that are solid at room temperature; all single bonds between carbons in fatty acid chains
  20. nutrient that provides 4 calories per gram; body's preferred energy source
  21. facts labels provide information on nutrients, calories, serving sizes, and ingredients of foods
  22. high levels of blood glucose or blood sugar
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  1. all the biochemical reactions that occur in the body; involves how the body uses energy from food
  2. simple sugar that is the body's preferred energy source, also called blood sugar
  3. unhealthy processed fats; also called partially hydrogenated oils
  4. proteins Globular proteins that have a function in the body; antibodies, enzymes, hormones, etc.
  5. type of fats from plants that are liquid at room temperature; one or more double bonds between carbons in fatty acid chains
  6. soluble vitamins Not stored in the body, so excess is excreted in urine (C and eight B vitamins)
  7. type of lipid that is not used for energy by as a structural component of some hormones, vitamin D, and cell membranes
  8. unit of measurement of the energy in food
  9. critical for good health, but needed only in very small quantities
  10. 9 amino acids that cannot be made by cells and must be obtained through the diet
  11. US Department of Agriculture, provides leadership and guidelines on food and nutrition
  12. organic and inorganic substances needed by the body
  13. organ that receives most of the nutrients from digestion; has many body functions
  14. temperature 37°C, maintained by heat from production of ATP
  15. having a BMI over 30%; increases risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer

37 Clues: low blood sugar levels • form of energy that cells can use • unit of measurement of the energy in food • high levels of blood glucose or blood sugar • organic and inorganic substances needed by the body • tissue that is composed of fat cells; insulates the body • temperature 37°C, maintained by heat from production of ATP • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-12

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  1. The non-digestible part of complex carbs that aids in moving food through the digestive tract and prevents cardiovascular disease and cancer
  2. T/F Enriched flour is made out of whole grains
  3. The worst kind of “empty calories” drink
  4. An example of a dehydration
  5. How many pounds a person gain after overconsuming 3,500 calories?
  6. Information about nutrients and serving sizes
  7. Illness where the pancreas does not make enough insulin
  8. Food that are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs; but are calorie-dense
  9. Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and are required in small quantities
  10. Processed meats such as cold cuts, bacon, and hot dogs can cause this disease
  11. Unit of energy
  12. Bad cholesterol
  13. Mineral over-consumed in the United States and that causes high blood pressure
  14. Nutritionists recommend that 45 to 65 percent of a person’s daily calorie intake come from this nutrient
  15. Mineral used for muscle contraction, blood clotting, and bone strength
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  1. Disease that develops when a person does not consume enough iron
  2. Inorganic micronutrients
  3. Building blocks of protein
  4. The most abundant substance in the human body
  5. Kernel's outer layer is full of fiber, B vitamins, and minerals
  6. Type of exercise that increases metabolism
  7. Nutrient that has a high thermic effect of food
  8. Good cholesterol
  9. Eating foods with high fructose corn syrup stimulates …
  10. The half of a healthy balanced plate should be made of this food
  11. One of the best complex and nutrient-dense carbohydrate foods
  12. Food that uses the entire kernel and contains most of the original nutrients
  13. 1 gram provides 7 calories
  14. The body loses these minerals due to heavy perspiring
  15. Fats that help fight heart disease
  16. One of the substances in the formation of plaque and atherosclerosis
  17. Refined carbohydrates lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar and insulin __________

32 Clues: Unit of energy • Bad cholesterol • Good cholesterol • Inorganic micronutrients • Building blocks of protein • 1 gram provides 7 calories • An example of a dehydration • Fats that help fight heart disease • The worst kind of “empty calories” drink • Type of exercise that increases metabolism • The most abundant substance in the human body • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-15

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  1. Liquid diet where light can't pass through
  2. Diet with low cholesterol, low sodium
  3. Biochemical processes in the body
  4. Vitamin A, D, E, K are ____ soluble
  5. Has to be less than 200 before you proceed with feeding
  6. Diet with low potassium, low sodium, low phosphate
  7. Protein deficiency with swelling
  8. Good fats
  9. Difficulty swallowing
  10. Nothing by mouth
  11. Weight in kg divided by meter squared
  12. Vitamin B and C are ____ soluble
  13. Food deprived and wasting
  14. Food, drink, or foreign objects are breathed into the lungs
  15. For muscle development and healing
  16. Vitamin C deficiency
  17. Feeding over 20-60 minutes every 4-6 hours
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  1. Feeding <24 hours a day
  2. Vitamin B9
  3. Blended diet,pulp-like mixture
  4. Tube inserted through the belly that brings nutrition directly to the stomach
  5. Vitamin B12
  6. Liquid diet where light passes through
  7. Unit of energy
  8. Smaller bore tubes that are weighted on the tip for ease of passage
  9. Measuring NG Tube goes from tip of the nose, to tip of the earlobe, and then _____________
  10. Feeding over short periods at specified intervals
  11. Stored as adipose tissue
  12. Color change to note when patient aspirated
  13. Confirmatory test of NG Tube placement
  14. Type of anemia caused by either folate or B12 deficiency
  15. Type of anemia caused by B12 deficiency
  16. Major energy source of the body
  17. Tube used for enteral feeding or gastric decompression
  18. Feeding 24 hours a day
  19. Bad fats

36 Clues: Bad fats • Good fats • Vitamin B9 • Vitamin B12 • Unit of energy • Nothing by mouth • Vitamin C deficiency • Difficulty swallowing • Feeding 24 hours a day • Feeding <24 hours a day • Stored as adipose tissue • Food deprived and wasting • Blended diet,pulp-like mixture • Major energy source of the body • Protein deficiency with swelling • Vitamin B and C are ____ soluble • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-08

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  1. the worst type of fat to eat(raises cholesterol and increase risk of heart disease
  2. particles made of protein and fats (lipids).
  3. fatty acids that humans and other animals must ingest because the body requires them for good health
  4. Fats type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds.
  5. Family of chemical compounds that are a main component in every living cell
  6. The process in which water gets dispersed into fats
  7. functional groups with a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single bonded to a hydroxyl group.
  8. the process of adding hydrogen to unsaturated fatty-acid chains
  9. the temperature at which it will stop glistening and start to burn and smoke instead
  10. having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
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  1. a fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond within the fatty acid chain.
  2. a fat that contains a polyunsaturated fatty acid
  3. Has structure that enables them to dissolve in both fat and water
  4. is responsible for the deterioration of food products
  5. thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.
  6. Fat can absorb this to change how the food tastes
  7. Fuel the body and keep it warm
  8. the process in which air is absorbed into the food item
  9. signaling, development, and may act together to regulate membrane trafficking and other cellular processes.
  10. your body needs this to build healthy cells(waxy substance found in blood)
  11. make (meat) more tender by beating or slow cooking.
  12. a fat that contains a monounsaturated fatty acid
  13. tissue a connective tissue that is mainly composed of fat cells called adipocytes.
  14. when bacteria in your mouth mixes with sugary or starchy foods

24 Clues: Fuel the body and keep it warm • particles made of protein and fats (lipids). • a fat that contains a polyunsaturated fatty acid • a fat that contains a monounsaturated fatty acid • Fat can absorb this to change how the food tastes • make (meat) more tender by beating or slow cooking. • The process in which water gets dispersed into fats • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-14

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  1. K A fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms - phylloquinone, menaquinones
  2. Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions.
  3. This is a sugar found in milk and milk products.
  4. Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy are included in the five ____ groups.
  5. This is a mineral found in plants and animals and all living things - mainly meat, poultry, pork and other protein products.
  6. Essentially, this provides the benefit from taking in food, the study of food, and how it functions in your body, - a substance that is found in food.
  7. A chemical element of the alkali metal group
  8. Known as the chemical compounds that are found in food.
  9. This is a mineral in your body that strengthens muscles and bones, and allows your body to properly function.
  10. This is a mineral naturally found in various foods.
  11. An essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body, sometimes referred to as an electrolyte.
  12. The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
  13. These are elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
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  1. A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health.
  2. Nutrition is a significant part of ____.
  3. A condition in which the muscles around the stomach don't work properly.
  4. This is how much of a food you are served or how much you eat.
  5. This is a mineral that is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.
  6. The organs that take in food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth, and tissue repair.
  7. A recommended single portion of food.
  8. These are made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids.
  9. A chemical element, also known as quicksilver.

22 Clues: A recommended single portion of food. • Nutrition is a significant part of ____. • A chemical element of the alkali metal group • A chemical element, also known as quicksilver. • This is a sugar found in milk and milk products. • This is a mineral naturally found in various foods. • Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions. • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-08

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  1. The type of fat produced when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils.
  2. An abnormally low amount of water in the body.
  3. process of maintaining steady state inside the body
  4. A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
  5. A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and that supplies energy.
  6. an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living
  7. a dissolved substance that regulates many processes in cells
  8. A fat that is liquid at room temperature and found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds
  9. nutrient that is made by living things, is required in small amounts, and assists in chemical reactions in the body.
  10. Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
  11. a set of recommendations for healthful eating and active living
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  1. Units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body
  2. contain lots of vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories
  3. A nutrient made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; supplies energy, forms cells, maintains body temperature, and protects nerves.
  4. Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  5. The chemical process by which the body breaks down food to release energy
  6. Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
  7. A waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products.
  8. A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
  9. A fat that is solid at room temperature and found in animal fats, lards, and dairy products
  10. small units that are linked together chemically to form large protein molecules

21 Clues: An abnormally low amount of water in the body. • Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • process of maintaining steady state inside the body • A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest • an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living • a dissolved substance that regulates many processes in cells • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-05

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  1. - Essential for digestion, makes up blood plasma, and helps move waste around the body
  2. - Rhythmic, wavelike motion of muscles
  3. - Important for metabolism, tissue building, and regulation of body processes
  4. - Helps form hemoglobin in red blood cells
  5. - Regulate body fluids, contribute to growth, assist in various body functions, and aid in building tissues
  6. - Bones become porous and break easily
  7. - Component of enzymes and insulin
  8. - Helps with cellular metabolism
  9. - Arteries are narrowed by plaque buildup in inner surfaces
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  1. - State of poor nutrition
  2. - Capillaries pick up digested nutrients
  3. - Organic molecules that help protect from harmful chemicals
  4. - Starches or sugars
  5. - Essential for repairing tissues
  6. - Process by which the body breaks down food into smaller parts
  7. - Insufficient secretion or use of insulin leading to increased sugar in blood
  8. - High blood pressure
  9. - Nutrients are used for building tissue and providing energy
  10. - Salt
  11. - Fibrous, indigestible form of plant carbohydrate
  12. - Fatty acids needed for growth and development

21 Clues: - Salt • - Starches or sugars • - High blood pressure • - State of poor nutrition • - Helps with cellular metabolism • - Essential for repairing tissues • - Component of enzymes and insulin • - Rhythmic, wavelike motion of muscles • - Bones become porous and break easily • - Capillaries pick up digested nutrients • - Helps form hemoglobin in red blood cells • ...

Nutrition 2024-04-04

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  1. A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health.
  2. This is a mineral in your body that strengthens muscles and bones, and allows your body to properly function.
  3. A fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms - phylloquinone, menaquinones
  4. These are made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids.
  5. A chemical element of the alkali metal group
  6. A condition in which the muscles around the stomach don't work properly.
  7. This is a mineral naturally found in various foods.
  8. These are elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
  9. Essentially, this provides the benefit from taking in food, the study of food, and how it functions in your body, - a substance that is found in food.
  10. This is a mineral that is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.
  11. This is how much of a food you are served or how much you eat.
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  1. Nutrition is a significant part of ____.
  2. A recommended single portion of food.
  3. Known as the chemical compounds that are found in food.
  4. The organs that take in food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth, and tissue repair.
  5. An essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body, sometimes referred to as an electrolyte.
  6. Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions.
  7. Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy are included in the five ____ groups.
  8. This is a mineral found in plants and animals and all living things - mainly meat, poultry, pork and other protein products.
  9. A chemical element, also known as quicksilver.
  10. This is a sugar found in milk and milk products.
  11. The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.

22 Clues: A recommended single portion of food. • Nutrition is a significant part of ____. • A chemical element of the alkali metal group • A chemical element, also known as quicksilver. • This is a sugar found in milk and milk products. • This is a mineral naturally found in various foods. • Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions. • ...

nutrition 2024-09-19

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  1. any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
  2. the chemical element of atomic number 6, a nonmetal which has two main forms (diamond and graphite) and which also occurs in impure form in charcoal, soot, and coal.
  3. a chemical bond in which two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.
  4. any nonpolar chemical substance that is composed primarily of hydrocarbons and is hydrophobic and lipophilic
  5. A chemical bond formed when electrons are shared between two atoms
  6. abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health
  7. an ester formed from glycerol and three fatty acid groups.
  8. fats that are solid at room temperature
  9. a unit of energy equivalent to the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 °C
  10. the study of living organisms
  11. Fats fat molecules that have one unsaturated carbon bond in the molecule
  12. term for trans-fatty acid.
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  1. a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.
  2. a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas, the chemical element of atomic number 1.
  3. round particles made of fat (lipids) and proteins
  4. a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
  5. a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet than unsaturated fat.
  6. a silver white soft waxy ductile element of the alkali metal group that occurs abundantly in nature in combined form and is very active chemically
  7. lipid-loving' molecules are attracted to lipids
  8. the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change; and the use of these processes to form new substances.
  9. a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues.
  10. a range of conditions that affect the heart.
  11. causing or capable of causing death or illness if taken into the body.
  12. a colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
  13. Fats fat molecules that have more than one unsaturated carbon bond in the molecule

25 Clues: term for trans-fatty acid. • the study of living organisms • fats that are solid at room temperature • a range of conditions that affect the heart. • lipid-loving' molecules are attracted to lipids • round particles made of fat (lipids) and proteins • a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues. • an ester formed from glycerol and three fatty acid groups. • ...

Nutrition 2024-06-22

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  1. May result due to calcium deficiency
  2. Supports the immune system
  3. we need approx 2L per day
  4. Sugar found in milk and dairy products
  5. Does not get digested
  6. The type of fat found in animal products
  7. Caused by a lack of water
  8. A mineral needed to prevent teeth decay
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  1. Main function is to provide energy
  2. Sugar made during photosynthesis
  3. A B-group vitamin that prevents neural tube defects
  4. Good source of natural sugars
  5. Provide 17Kj/gram
  6. Building blocks of proteins
  7. A type of lipid made from olives
  8. Contains all 8 essential amino acids
  9. Provides the most concentrated source of energy
  10. Can be made by the sun
  11. Dried beans and peas
  12. A deficiency can lead to anaemia
  13. Necessary for bone and teeth formation
  14. Needed for night vision

22 Clues: Provide 17Kj/gram • Dried beans and peas • Does not get digested • Can be made by the sun • Needed for night vision • we need approx 2L per day • Caused by a lack of water • Supports the immune system • Building blocks of proteins • Good source of natural sugars • Sugar made during photosynthesis • A type of lipid made from olives • A deficiency can lead to anaemia • ...

Nutrition 2024-05-29

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  1. A well-balanced diet improves a person’s overall ___.
  2. ___ provide numerous essential nutrients that are frequently underconsumed.
  3. A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
  4. When an athlete loses their interest or passion for their sport due to long-term physical and emotional exhaustion.
  5. When an athlete doesn’t consume enough ___ they are putting their mental and physical health at risk.
  6. ___ rehydrate athletes quicker and can help them stay hydrated for longer.
  7. A molecule made up of amino acids, all of which the human body cannot make on its own.
  8. Your body needs to be well ___ in order to function at its best.
  9. The process of fulfilling the body’s nutritional needs.
  10. A meal that should never be skipped.
  11. The body’s primary type of sugar and is a major source of energy for our cells.
  12. The nutrients that protect bodily cells from damage.
  13. Poor nutrition causes the body to lack ___.
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  1. Sugar molecules—one of the three main nutrients that our bodies need.
  2. An athlete is more prone to ___ if they are underfueling their body.
  3. ___ are a good source of dietary fiber.
  4. Consuming a wide variety of foods in appropriate amounts is what makes a ___ diet.
  5. The process of breaking down food into their simplest forms so that the body can use them for energy, growth, and repair.
  6. Fruits and vegetables are examples of ___ foods.
  7. ___ foods contain substances that are important for a person’s growth and development and overall health.
  8. ___ are so important because they boost our immune systems.Natural Fats Found in avocados, vegetable oils, nut butters, fish, seeds, etc.
  9. Not eating enough food or not eating the right types of food.
  10. The act of sustaining life through healthy foods and drinks.
  11. A healthy diet enhances your ___.

24 Clues: A healthy diet enhances your ___. • A meal that should never be skipped. • ___ are a good source of dietary fiber. • Poor nutrition causes the body to lack ___. • A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue. • Fruits and vegetables are examples of ___ foods. • The nutrients that protect bodily cells from damage. • A well-balanced diet improves a person’s overall ___. • ...

Nutrition 2023-02-27

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  1. this helps you go to the bathroom
  2. you should always try to eat a __________ diet
  3. this is the main source of energy for the body
  4. these are listed on a food label
  5. a big bowl of spaghetti belongs in what food group
  6. coffee and soda have __________ in them
  7. An example of a mineral found in bananas
  8. how many calories our body uses at rest
  9. someone with this eating disorder never belongs they are skinny enough
  10. A condition in which a person has a compulsion to starve, to binge, or to binge and purge is called
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  1. meal you have to start your day
  2. the only nutrient our body cannot store
  3. cheese belongs in what food group
  4. when the body's water content falls to low levels
  5. this eating disorder can cause tooth decay
  6. mcdonalds food is really high in this, another name for salt
  7. this helps build and repair muscles and body tissue
  8. a great source of vitamins
  9. this is a an example of an orange vegetable
  10. how many food groups are there
  11. helps build strong bones
  12. this has been rising in children the last 10 years

22 Clues: helps build strong bones • a great source of vitamins • how many food groups are there • meal you have to start your day • these are listed on a food label • this helps you go to the bathroom • cheese belongs in what food group • the only nutrient our body cannot store • coffee and soda have __________ in them • how many calories our body uses at rest • ...

Nutrition 2022-12-21

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  1. diets popular for a short amount of time
  2. a ratio of height to weight
  3. helps with bowel function
  4. helps maintain blood pressure
  5. people who don't eat meat
  6. fructose and lactose
  7. the bodies main energy source
  8. transport vitamins through the blood
  9. amount of cups to drink a day
  10. one of the six nutrients
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  1. helps build strong bones
  2. dependent on age, gender, and lifestyle
  3. the body does not make this substance
  4. abstaining from eating for a certain amount of time
  5. makes up the greatest percentage of the body
  6. carries oxygen to the brain
  7. a natural physical drive that protects from starvation
  8. a desire rather than a need to eat
  9. unhealthy fats
  10. complex carbs
  11. eggs, nuts, meat, fish

21 Clues: complex carbs • unhealthy fats • fructose and lactose • eggs, nuts, meat, fish • helps build strong bones • one of the six nutrients • helps with bowel function • people who don't eat meat • a ratio of height to weight • carries oxygen to the brain • helps maintain blood pressure • the bodies main energy source • amount of cups to drink a day • a desire rather than a need to eat • ...

Nutrition 2023-08-30

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  1. a mineral that is needed to make hemoglobin. Helps the blood do its job better. Blood takes oxygen and other nutrients around to all parts of the body. If you do not have enough ______, your blood gets weak and cannot work well.
  2. The state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health
  3. The most important nutrient. 8 cups per day are needed to replace water loss by excretion, evaporation, and sweating.
  4. helps food move through the body, also helps the body get rid of waste. Can prevent some kinds of cancer. Found mostly in whole wheat bran, fruits, and vegetables
  5. A class of nutrients that are chemical elements, which are needed for enzyme activity, bone formation and other processes of the body.
  6. Fat soluble vitamin that aids in blood clotting.
  7. Fat soluble vitamin that contributes to healthy nails, hair and skin
  8. Simple sugar that circulates in the blood. The most important sugar in the body because it provides energy to the body's cells. Your body changes carbohydrates into (vocab word).
  9. Fat soluble vitamin needed for strong bones and teeth. The lack of this vitamin leads to blindness.
  10. A condition that occurs when the body loses more water than has been taken in.
  11. A mineral that controls the fluid levels in the body. Needed in small amounts. Another word for salt.
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  1. Class of energy giving nutrients that include starches, fibers and sugars. Main source of energy. 4 Calories per gram.
  2. the science of food and the ways in which the body uses the foods you eat
  3. An illness in which a person has regular episodes of overeating (bingeing) and feels a loss of control. The person then uses different ways, such as vomiting or laxatives (purging), to prevent weight gain
  4. substances in the food that provide energy and help form body tissues. Necessary for growth and life
  5. an eating disorder that makes people lose more weight than is considered healthy for their age and height. Symptoms include an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, while having a body image that is very distorted, be very focused on body weight or shape, and refuse to admit the danger of weight loss
  6. Class of energy giving nutrients that are also the main form of energy storage in the body. 9 calories per gram
  7. Molecules/nutrients that are the building blocks of proteins; essential amino acids are those that cannot be made by the body and must be obtained from food; nonessential amino acids can be made by the body.
  8. A mineral that aids in cell reproductions and bone formation.
  9. Fat soluble vitamin that is produced in the body when exposed to UV rays
  10. Complex carbohydrate made in the body, stored in the liver and muscle of humans. Extra Glucose is stored as (vocab word). When body needs glucose, it will change (vocab word) back into glucose.
  11. A class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth. Either dissolve in fat or water.
  12. Class of nutrients made up of amino acids. They are needed to build and repair body structures, and to regulate processes in the body while growing. 4 calories per gram
  13. Water soluble, energy giving vitamin that is also known as "Ascorbic Acid"
  14. A condition in which there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen around the body.

25 Clues: Fat soluble vitamin that aids in blood clotting. • A mineral that aids in cell reproductions and bone formation. • The state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health • Fat soluble vitamin that contributes to healthy nails, hair and skin • Fat soluble vitamin that is produced in the body when exposed to UV rays • ...

Nutrition 2023-07-21

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  1. imbalanced from purging
  2. fat soluble vitamins
  3. insulation/protection
  4. sweetest monosaccharide
  5. restriction can impact you?
  6. supports hemoglobin production
  7. vitamins and minerals
  8. plant based complete protein
  9. slow heart rate
  10. low blood sugar
  11. iron's friend for absorption
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  1. Main source of energy
  2. "Little Donkey"
  3. this type of fiber supports healthy bowel movements
  4. important mineral for bone health
  5. building blocks of protein
  6. over-hydration
  7. macronutrient that support tissue repair
  8. 60% of the body
  9. only plant source of vitamin D
  10. energy

21 Clues: energy • over-hydration • "Little Donkey" • 60% of the body • slow heart rate • low blood sugar • fat soluble vitamins • Main source of energy • insulation/protection • vitamins and minerals • imbalanced from purging • sweetest monosaccharide • building blocks of protein • restriction can impact you? • plant based complete protein • iron's friend for absorption • supports hemoglobin production • ...

Nutrition 2024-12-18

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  1. The natural substances found in fruits and vegetables that protect against disease.
  2. The mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth
  3. A diet that avoids all animal products
  4. The part of the digestive system where most absorption occurs
  5. The recommended daily intake of nutrients
  6. The nutrient that keeps the body hydrated
  7. Nutrients that provide the body with long-lasting energy
  8. A vitamin found in citrus fruits that boosts immunity
  9. The mineral needed for carrying oxygen in the blood
  10. A unit of energy in food
  11. Nutrients that promote growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues
  12. The group of nutrients that includes fats and oils
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  1. A condition caused by overeating and lack of exercise
  2. The sugar found naturally in milk
  3. The vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium
  4. A carbohydrate that provides quick energy
  5. A fat-soluble vitamin important for vision and immune health
  6. The process of consuming food and drink
  7. The percentage of your diet that should come from carbohydrates
  8. The process of breaking down food for energy and nutrients
  9. A condition caused by lack of iron in the diet
  10. A substance that helps food move through the digestive system
  11. Nutrients needed in small amounts for various bodily functions
  12. A waxy substance found in animal products and the body
  13. A condition caused by long-term deficiency of vitamin C

25 Clues: A unit of energy in food • The sugar found naturally in milk • A diet that avoids all animal products • The process of consuming food and drink • A carbohydrate that provides quick energy • The recommended daily intake of nutrients • The nutrient that keeps the body hydrated • The vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium • A condition caused by lack of iron in the diet • ...

NUTRITION 2025-02-05

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  1. – Micronutrients that are important for maintaining health. Examples include calcium, iron, and potassium.
  2. – Micronutrients that help regulate body processes and support overall health. Examples include Vitamin A, C, and D.
  3. – Nutrients required by the body in smaller amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
  4. – A unit of measurement for energy. Foods and drinks provide calories that fuel the body.
  5. – A type of fat found in the blood. Too much can increase the risk of heart disease.
  6. – A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of health.
  7. – The process of maintaining adequate fluid levels in the body, which is crucial for various bodily functions.
  8. Size – The amount of food consumed in one sitting, which can impact overall calorie intake.
  9. – A macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissues. Sources include meat, dairy, beans, and nuts.
  10. Label – A label on packaged foods that provides information on the nutritional content, serving size, and ingredients.
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  1. – A macronutrient that provides the body with energy. Sources include bread, rice, pasta, and fruits.
  2. – The process by which the body converts food into energy.
  3. – Nutrients required by the body in large amounts, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
  4. Calories – Calories from foods and drinks that provide little or no nutritional value, such as sugary snacks or sodas.
  5. – A macronutrient that provides energy and supports cell function. Sources include oils, butter, avocados, and fatty fish.
  6. – The process of breaking down food into nutrients that the body can absorb and use.
  7. – Compounds found in foods like fruits and vegetables that help protect cells from damage.
  8. Diet – A diet that includes a variety of foods in the right proportions to provide all the nutrients the body needs.
  9. Mass Index) – A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
  10. – A type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. It helps with digestion and is found in plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

20 Clues: – The process by which the body converts food into energy. • Mass Index) – A measure of body fat based on height and weight. • – The process of breaking down food into nutrients that the body can absorb and use. • – A type of fat found in the blood. Too much can increase the risk of heart disease. • ...

Nutrition 2025-03-07

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. To eat or drink something in moderation
  2. The main source of energy in food, found in bread and pasta
  3. A level of health that is considered beneficial for the body
  4. The practice of growing crops and raising animals for food
  5. A freshwater fish often eaten as a source of protein
  6. A mineral important for blood health, found in spinach and red meat
  7. The system in the body responsible for processing food
  8. Another word for diet or the science of food and health
  9. diet A meal plan that includes all essential nutrients
  10. Edible seeds like wheat, rye, and spelt
  11. A condition where excessive body fat affects health
  12. A pink-colored fish high in Omega-3
  13. A word describing food that is heavy and filling
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  1. Maintaining a stable body mass through diet and exercise
  2. A structured approach to what you eat daily
  3. Food that provides health benefits and sustains the body
  4. A word describing food that contains many vitamins and minerals
  5. A type of bread made from unprocessed grains
  6. Milk-based products like cheese and yogurt
  7. A type of dietary material that aids digestion
  8. Food that has been processed to remove natural elements
  9. A trendy eating approach that may be unhealthy
  10. Essential substances found in food that the body needs
  11. A common food item found in most kitchens
  12. Something that is reasonably priced and accessible

25 Clues: A pink-colored fish high in Omega-3 • To eat or drink something in moderation • Edible seeds like wheat, rye, and spelt • A common food item found in most kitchens • Milk-based products like cheese and yogurt • A structured approach to what you eat daily • A type of bread made from unprocessed grains • A type of dietary material that aids digestion • ...

Nutrition 2025-03-19

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  1. How tough something is
  2. How something smells
  3. Two or more atoms
  4. How thick a liquid is
  5. How something looks
  6. An atom with a positive electric charge
  7. A negative subatomic particle
  8. How easily something cracks
  9. Something that gets disolved
  10. The smallest form of matter
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  1. A positive subatomic particle
  2. Taste and smell working together
  3. How rough something is
  4. The study of matter
  5. How chewy something is
  6. Able to disolve substances
  7. Physical substance
  8. A liquid mixture
  9. How something feels
  10. An instrument to measure the intensity of color

20 Clues: A liquid mixture • Two or more atoms • Physical substance • The study of matter • How something looks • How something feels • How something smells • How thick a liquid is • How tough something is • How rough something is • How chewy something is • Able to disolve substances • How easily something cracks • The smallest form of matter • Something that gets disolved • ...

Nutrition 2025-05-06

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  1. : : Unit of energy measurement.
  2. : : Inorganic micronutrients.
  3. Essential nutrients needed in large amounts.
  4. intestine : : Absorbs water and electrolytes.
  5. : : Fatty substance linked to heart disease.
  6. tract : : Main path for food through the body.
  7. intake : : Consuming liquids for hydration.
  8. : : State of excessive body fluid.
  9. : : Abbreviation for Recommended Daily Allowance.
  10. drinks : : Drinks containing electrolytes.
  11. fats : : Type of dietary fat including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Fatty acids : : Components of fats including omega 3 and omega 6.
  12. : : Nutrients including vitamins and minerals.
  13. intestine : : Site of major nutrient absorption.
  14. analyses : : Method to estimate body fat percentage.
  15. : : Macronutrients including sugars and starches.
  16. : : State related to body fluid balance.
  17. : : Primary fluid for drinking.
  18. : : Symptom of low body fluid state.
  19. Efforts to prevent drug use in sport.
  20. : : Removal of waste from the body.
  21. : : Health issue linked to nutrition.
  22. drinks : : Beverages for athletes.
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  1. Energy used at rest.
  2. sports drink : : Sports drink with similar concentration to body fluids. Caffeinated drinks : : Beverages containing caffeine.
  3. : : Tube receiving food from the buccal cavity.
  4. : : State of low body fluid.
  5. nutrients : : Nutrients the body can produce.
  6. impedance analysis Method to estimate body fat.
  7. : : Macronutrients made up of amino acids.
  8. carbohydrates : : Type of carbohydrate including monosaccharides and disaccharides.
  9. acids : : Building blocks of protein.
  10. : : Organ producing bile.
  11. : : Complex carbohydrate molecule.
  12. : : Non-digestible part of food.
  13. : : Organ producing digestive enzymes.
  14. disease : : Cardiovascular condition linked to nutrition and cholesterol.
  15. : : Organ receiving food from the oesophagus.
  16. : : Organic micronutrients.
  17. : : Metric unit of energy measurement.
  18. : : Measured in calories or joules.
  19. nutrients : : Nutrients listed as a requirement type.
  20. carbohydrates : : Type of carbohydrate including polysaccharides. Monosaccharides : : Simple sugar molecule.
  21. : : Process of breaking down food in the gastrointestinal tract.
  22. : : Macronutrients including saturated and unsaturated types.
  23. composition : : Measured by methods like skinfold analysis.
  24. : : Uptake of nutrients into the bloodstream.

46 Clues: Energy used at rest. • : : Organ producing bile. • : : Organic micronutrients. • : : State of low body fluid. • : : Inorganic micronutrients. • : : Unit of energy measurement. • : : Primary fluid for drinking. • : : Non-digestible part of food. • : : Complex carbohydrate molecule. • : : State of excessive body fluid. • drinks : : Beverages for athletes. • ...

Nutrition 2025-01-15

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  1. The term for a food that contains no animal products.
  2. A professional cook trained to prepare food.
  3. A dish made of layered pasta, cheese, and sauce.
  4. A thickened liquid used to coat food.
  5. To cook food by surrounding it with hot air in an oven.
  6. A cooking technique that involves cooking food in a small amount of oil.
  7. This holiday dessert is made with ginger and icing.
  8. A sweet course usually served at the end of a meal.
  9. A kitchen tool with a sharp blade used to cut food.
  10. A grain used to make sushi.
  11. The process of cooking food in boiling water
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  1. A utensil used to peel the skin off fruits and vegetables.
  2. Fat The type of fat often found in olive oil.
  3. A type of sugar commonly found in milk
  4. A term for ingredients used to add flavor to food. (SEASONING)
  5. The term for cooking food quickly at a high temperature while stirring constantly
  6. The process of removing bacteria from cutting boards
  7. A nut often used in baking and trail mix
  8. A nutrient essential for building and repairing tissues
  9. Cup A kitchen tool used to measure ingredients like flour or sugar.

20 Clues: A grain used to make sushi. • A thickened liquid used to coat food. • A type of sugar commonly found in milk • A nut often used in baking and trail mix • A professional cook trained to prepare food. • The process of cooking food in boiling water • Fat The type of fat often found in olive oil. • A dish made of layered pasta, cheese, and sauce. • ...

Nutrition 2025-02-11

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  1. Sweet liquid made by bees.
  2. green herb often used in Italian cooking.
  3. sweet baked good, often served for breakfast.
  4. A vegetable often used in salads or as a garnish.
  5. Keeps food hot or warm, often used for slow cooking.
  6. The action of cooking food over an open flame.
  7. Type of flour-based food, often boiled and served with sauce.
  8. Keeps your food cold to preserve it.
  9. A type of meat, often roasted for dinner.
  10. Sharp kitchen tool for slicing.
  11. The essential utensil for frying eggs.
  12. Used to bake cookies or pizza.
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  1. A utensil used to turn or lift food.
  2. A handheld device for whipping or mixing ingredients.
  3. Used to cook food quickly
  4. A kitchen appliance for blending ingredients.
  5. citrus fruit used in drinks and as a garnish.
  6. A red or green vegetable, often used in salads.
  7. A soft, spreadable dairy product.
  8. The method of cooking food by heating it in water.
  9. A utensil used to grate cheese or vegetables.
  10. A type of protein often grilled or barbecued.
  11. thick soup made with meat, vegetables, and sometimes noodles.
  12. cooking appliance used for toasting bread.

24 Clues: Used to cook food quickly • Sweet liquid made by bees. • Used to bake cookies or pizza. • Sharp kitchen tool for slicing. • A soft, spreadable dairy product. • A utensil used to turn or lift food. • Keeps your food cold to preserve it. • The essential utensil for frying eggs. • green herb often used in Italian cooking. • A type of meat, often roasted for dinner. • ...

NUTRITION 2025-02-18

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  1. a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy
  2. fibra, filament
  3. unhealthy levels of added sugar, sodium and fat
  4. essential food nutrients
  5. the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy:
  6. Lipids
  7. undernutrition
  8. a nutrient your body needs to grow and repair cells, and to work properly
  9. they retain all their original goodness, including vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytochemicals
  10. the process of nourishing or being nourished
  11. dietary guidelines
  12. organic compounds
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  1. the amount of nutrients you get for the calories consumed
  2. A measurement of the energy content of food
  3. the amount of food you choose to eat at one time
  4. a representation of the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups
  5. contains an adequate amount of all the nutrients required by the body to grow, remain healthy and be disease-free
  6. vitamins and minerals
  7. plant-based foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds,
  8. the process of giving fluids needed by the body

20 Clues: Lipids • undernutrition • fibra, filament • organic compounds • dietary guidelines • vitamins and minerals • essential food nutrients • A measurement of the energy content of food • the process of nourishing or being nourished • unhealthy levels of added sugar, sodium and fat • the process of giving fluids needed by the body • the amount of food you choose to eat at one time • ...

Nutrition 2025-10-16

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  1. The process by which your body takes in food
  2. Nutrient that provides energy and helps absorb vitamins
  3. Main source of energy for the body
  4. The percentage on a food label that shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to your daily diet
  5. Elements from the earth that are essential for health
  6. Unhealthy eating plans that promise quick results but are not sustainable
  7. Food group that includes bread, pasta, and rice; half should be whole
  8. Simple carbohydrate that should be limited for a balanced diet
  9. Food group that helps build and repair body tissues
  10. The amount of food listed on a product’s Nutrition Facts label
  11. Found on packaged foods; gives information about ingredients and nutrition
  12. On a food label, this amount or more means the nutrient is high
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  1. Micronutrients that help regulate body processes
  2. Food group that provides calcium for strong bones and teeth
  3. A type of carbohydrate that helps digestion and prevents constipation
  4. On a food label, this amount or less means the nutrient is low
  5. Substances in food that your body needs to function properly
  6. Energy provided by food that your body uses for fuel
  7. The most essential nutrient; vital for every body function
  8. Food group provides vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars
  9. Broccoli is an example of the ______ food group

21 Clues: Main source of energy for the body • The process by which your body takes in food • Broccoli is an example of the ______ food group • Micronutrients that help regulate body processes • Food group that helps build and repair body tissues • Energy provided by food that your body uses for fuel • Elements from the earth that are essential for health • ...

Nutrition 2021-02-19

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  1. to cook by steam heat only
  2. to moisten meat of other foods with liquid while cooking to add flavor and to prevent drying of the surface
  3. to cook with the dry heat of the oven
  4. to turn food's surface brown through applied heat through boiling, frying, or baking
  5. to cook over an open flame or charcoal
  6. to cook in a Wok, foods are cut into small pieces and cooked quickly
  7. to combine two or more ingredients
  8. in to incorporate a solid fat into dry ingredients
  9. to cover food with another ingredient such as flour or bread crumbs
  10. to cut into matchstick sized pieces
  11. to force a dry ingredient through a fine sieve
  12. to coat food with a dry ingredient such as flour
  13. to make very straight cuts in the surface of food usually parallel lines
  14. to bring to refrigerator temp.
  15. to mix two or more ingredients until thoroughly combined
  16. to cook under and open flame
  17. to dip into boiling water for a short time
  18. to simmer and evaporate moisture
  19. to let stand in a specific mixture for a specified amount of time for flavor and/or tenderizing
  20. to heat a liquid just to the simmering point
  21. to cut food into very small pieces
  22. to cook in a small amount of fat on high heat
  23. cooking with water, but never allowed to boil, covered
  24. to pull off the rind or outer covering of an orange, banana, pomegranate, etc.
  25. to force a food through a fine strainer to make a pulp
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  1. to cook on a low heat where liquid just bubbles below the surface
  2. to cook in high temperature water
  3. to beat rapidly to incorporate air to increase
  4. to decorate the edge of a food such as a pastry
  5. to shape a food
  6. to place small pieces of an ingredient over surface
  7. to manipulate dough with the hands
  8. to combine two ingredients or mixtures by gently cutting down through a mixture around the bottom back up to surface and across the top in a down motion that does not leave the mixture until it is well blended
  9. to cook with the dry heat of the oven, not a term used for meats
  10. to rub a surface with fat or oil
  11. to brown a meat surface quickly using high heat
  12. to cut food into small squares-usually about 1/2 in. cubes
  13. to let heated food stand at room temps. until it reaches room temperature
  14. to cook meat or poultry slowly in a covered utensil with some liquid
  15. to make a mixture smooth or to incorporate air into a mixture using a circular motion
  16. to add another touch of food for decorating with color, texture, or contrast
  17. to remove the central portion of seed from fruits or vegetables
  18. to work one or more foods until soft and smooth with a spoon rubbing against the side of the bowl
  19. to convert a solid to a liquid with heat
  20. to cut into small cubes-smaller than those for instructions "to cube"
  21. to separate a liquid from a food
  22. to coat with a thin syrup
  23. to cut food into small uniform pieces
  24. to cut off the thinnest possible layer of peel

49 Clues: to shape a food • to coat with a thin syrup • to cook by steam heat only • to cook under and open flame • to bring to refrigerator temp. • to rub a surface with fat or oil • to simmer and evaporate moisture • to separate a liquid from a food • to cook in high temperature water • to combine two or more ingredients • to manipulate dough with the hands • ...

Nutrition 2020-02-12

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  1. Extracted FROM PLANTS TO SWEETENED FOODS
  2. Not based on sound nutrition principles and tends to promise dramatic results
  3. Made UP OF LARGE MOLECULES OF SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES
  4. needs IRON FOR BODY TI BUILD WHAT?
  5. protect cells and the immune system from damage
  6. fat Lower LDL CHOLESTEROL, INCREASE HDL CHOLESTEROL
  7. makes food taste good but too much is not good for health/teeth
  8. Form OF CARBOHYDRATES THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE THE BODY WITH ENERGY
  9. Also CALLED A SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES
  10. Help THE BODY GROW, MAINTAIN AND REPAIR CELLS AND TISSUES
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  1. MAIN SOURCE OF energy
  2. Fiber WILL DISSOLVE IN WATER
  3. condition THAT RESULTS WHEN A PERSON DOES NOT GET ENOUGH IRON
  4. peanuts OIL, CANOLA OIL, OLIVE OIL
  5. poor nourishment,resulting from a lack of nutrients
  6. Fiber WILL NOT DISSOLVE IN WATER
  7. FAT-LIKE SUBTANCE THAT IS PRESENT IN ALL BODY CELLS
  8. Increase LDL CHOLESTEROL
  9. Sugars FOUND IN FRUITS
  10. Main source of carbohydrates
  11. CAn BE FOUND IN LEGUMES, SOME VEGETABLES AND GRAINS
  12. Sugars FOUND IN MILK
  13. Found WHEN VEGETABLE OILS ARE PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED
  14. Sugars FOUND IN GRAINS

24 Clues: Sugars FOUND IN MILK • MAIN SOURCE OF energy • Sugars FOUND IN FRUITS • Sugars FOUND IN GRAINS • Increase LDL CHOLESTEROL • Fiber WILL DISSOLVE IN WATER • Main source of carbohydrates • Fiber WILL NOT DISSOLVE IN WATER • needs IRON FOR BODY TI BUILD WHAT? • Also CALLED A SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES • peanuts OIL, CANOLA OIL, OLIVE OIL • Extracted FROM PLANTS TO SWEETENED FOODS • ...

Nutrition 2020-05-04

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  1. important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell.
  2. Thirst, headache, dry lips and mouth, dizziness and fainting
  3. Builds bones and keeps them strong and healthy.
  4. 45-65% of daily energy
  5. consuming vitamin C will increase the absorption by 300%
  6. helps our body absorb calcium
  7. They are broken down into glucose, which is the body's main fuel, especially for our brain and muscles.
  8. needed in large amounts to provide energy and maintain health
  9. increases blood pressure because it holds excess fluid in the body, and that creates an added burden on the heart.
  10. swollen belly filled with liquid collected below the skin, discoloured hair, slow growth, muscle wasting, diarrhea.
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  1. They are materials found in foods that are essential for growth and health and do not contain the element carbon.
  2. important for our digestive health and regular bowel movements.
  3. essential elements required by organisms
  4. Boost the immune system, and reduce blood acid.
  5. Helps regulate muscle and nerve function
  6. essential for survival
  7. 10-30% of daily energy
  8. controls your heartbeat and breathing
  9. group of compounds
  10. 25-35% of daily average

20 Clues: group of compounds • essential for survival • 10-30% of daily energy • 45-65% of daily energy • 25-35% of daily average • helps our body absorb calcium • controls your heartbeat and breathing • essential elements required by organisms • Helps regulate muscle and nerve function • Boost the immune system, and reduce blood acid. • Builds bones and keeps them strong and healthy. • ...

Nutrition 2021-05-05

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. what we call food with only one ingredient
  2. a white additive we sprinkle on food for taste
  3. the topic of this crossword puzzle
  4. a nutrient that helps build muscle
  5. the feeling when you need to drink something
  6. the type of grain that is not as healthy
  7. this food is high in vitamin C
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  1. a type of fat often found in processed meats
  2. an important type of food to eat every day
  3. contains a lot of vitamin A
  4. a common protein source that is not meat
  5. a fun food that comes in a bag
  6. the feeling when you need to eat something
  7. the colour of vegetables with lots of vitamins
  8. we drink this throughout the day to stay hydrated
  9. a food group
  10. the number of sections on the food guide plate
  11. we can get vitamin D from this source
  12. a carbohydrate that we do not digest
  13. an important ingredient used to make smoothies

20 Clues: a food group • contains a lot of vitamin A • a fun food that comes in a bag • this food is high in vitamin C • the topic of this crossword puzzle • a nutrient that helps build muscle • a carbohydrate that we do not digest • we can get vitamin D from this source • a common protein source that is not meat • the type of grain that is not as healthy • ...

Nutrition 2020-06-25

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. when blood sugar drops too low without enough carbs
  2. Vitamin A, an antioxidant
  3. example of a disaccharide
  4. example of a poly saccharide
  5. Measure of heat units
  6. provides energy to cells
  7. Chains of Amino acids, building blocks
  8. Biological catalysts made of protein and vitamins
  9. 3 or more sugar unit molecules
  10. aka lipids, used as energy
  11. Most basic unit of a carb, 1 unit sugar molecule
  12. example of a disaccharide, milk sugar
  13. Essential trace vitamins and minerals
  14. Amino Acids that can be synthesized internally
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  1. The 3 basic food groups
  2. Waxy substance found in your body
  3. a water binding substance between dermis fibers
  4. Example of a monosaccharide
  5. Break down sugars that supply energy
  6. Carbohydrate lipid complexes, water binders
  7. -3 fatty acid, found in cold water fish
  8. Vitamin E
  9. 2 unit sugar molecules
  10. Omega 6 acid
  11. Foods that are combos of 2 incomplete proteins
  12. Means a vitamin has been added to a food product

26 Clues: Vitamin E • Omega 6 acid • Measure of heat units • 2 unit sugar molecules • The 3 basic food groups • provides energy to cells • Vitamin A, an antioxidant • example of a disaccharide • aka lipids, used as energy • Example of a monosaccharide • example of a poly saccharide • 3 or more sugar unit molecules • Waxy substance found in your body • Break down sugars that supply energy • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-10

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. Density A measure of the strength of a bone by determining the amount of minerals (e.g. calcium) in relation to the amount of bone.
  2. A person who does not eat meat or fish, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious or health reasons.
  3. A colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
  4. A simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
  5. Required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.
  6. Another word for "calories." Your ... is the balance of calories consumed through eating and drinking compared to calories burned through physical activity..
  7. A measurement of energy. One ... is equivalent to 4.18 kJ.
  8. The main extracellular ion for all types of cells.
  9. Source of energy that comes from food to power the human body.
  10. A natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.
  11. A disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
  12. A microorganism, especially one which causes disease.
  13. The major positive ion (cation) in the fluid surrounding cells in the body.
  14. The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
  15. A sterol which is made by the body and is found naturally in animal products such as meat, eggs, poultry and dairy foods.
  16. A sugar of the hexose class found especially in honey and fruit.
  17. The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  18. A person who does not eat any food derived from animals and who typically does not use other animal products.
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  1. A mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains especially wheat, which is responsible for the elastic texture of dough.
  2. A substance that produces an electrically conducting solution when dissolved in a polar solvent, such as water.
  3. A building or room for the processing, storage, and distribution of milk and milk products.
  4. Dry hard fruits that does not split open at maturity to release its single seed.
  5. A chemical element required as an essential nutrient by organisms to perform functions necessary for life.
  6. One of the three main classes of foods and a source of energy, mainly sugar and starch.
  7. A plant-based nutrient that is sometimes called roughage or bulk. It is a type of carbohydrate but, unlike other carbs, it cannot be broken down into digestible sugar molecules.
  8. Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life and growth.
  9. A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially a particular food, pollen, fur, or dust to which it has become hypersensitive.
  10. a property of objects which can be transferred to other objects or converted into different forms, but cannot be created or destroyed.
  11. a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
  12. responsible for strong bones and teeth. Can be found in dairy products, fortified soy drinks, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds.
  13. Molecules that are needed in small amounts by the body for health and growth, and they must be obtained by the diet daily.
  14. A plant or part of a plant used as food, such as a cabbage potato, turnip, or bean.
  15. A insoluble fiber that makes up the framework of plant cell walls.

33 Clues: The main extracellular ion for all types of cells. • A microorganism, especially one which causes disease. • A measurement of energy. One ... is equivalent to 4.18 kJ. • Source of energy that comes from food to power the human body. • A sugar of the hexose class found especially in honey and fruit. • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-10

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. a measure of a person's body size by calculating their weight in relation to their height
  2. measurement of energy
  3. the lose or removal of water from your body
  4. highly concentrated source of energy from your body
  5. a product found in wheat, rye and barley
  6. relating to heart and blood muscles
  7. Important for cell growth. Can be found in eggs, baked beans, meat and fish.
  8. added to the body to increase an amount of something
  9. A group of individuals that do not eat specific products
  10. Electrolytes are minerals which are needed to keep the body's balance of fluids at a healthy level
  11. The chemical process in our body that turns what we eat into energy
  12. Sugar found in milk
  13. the type of foods that a person eats
  14. organic compounds that act as regulators in the body's processes
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  1. prevents constipation, cancer and heart disease. Found in pasta, cereals, legumes and rice.
  2. a sterol made by the body. Can be found in meat, eggs, poultry and dairy foods
  3. sugar found in fruit and honey
  4. needed from strong bones and teeth
  5. disease which prevents the body from controlling the amount of sugar in the blood
  6. contain hydrogen and oxygen and are typically broken down to release energy in the animal body.
  7. Important for formation of bones, teeth, blood and connective tissue
  8. Needed to survive. Makes up 50-70% of our body
  9. broken down form our body uses for energy
  10. substances obtained from food that help us grow
  11. a person's capacity to break down food
  12. stimulant found in coffee, tea, some chocolate and energy drinks
  13. characteristics inhibited from our parents
  14. process of working out to remain healthy
  15. assist in protecting your body against the damage caused by free radicals
  16. Being overweight. Could be from genetics
  17. Creates healthy blood and carries oxygen around the body
  18. fuel we need from food to function and be active

32 Clues: Sugar found in milk • measurement of energy • sugar found in fruit and honey • needed from strong bones and teeth • relating to heart and blood muscles • the type of foods that a person eats • a person's capacity to break down food • a product found in wheat, rye and barley • process of working out to remain healthy • Being overweight. Could be from genetics • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-20

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. measurement of energy
  2. indigestible parts of plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans and legumes
  3. an insoluble substance which is the main material of plant cell walls.
  4. person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products
  5. a branch of knowledge concerned with the diet and its effects on health.
  6. the fuel needed from food in order to function and participate in the activity.
  7. a nutrient needed by the human body for growth and maintenance.
  8. action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.
  9. excessive loss of fluid from the body.
  10. food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
  11. elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
  12. is a sterol that is made by the body and is found in animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy products.
  13. severe deficiency in energy in taking caused by lack of food.
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  1. complex disease in which the body has an excessive amount of fat.
  2. the process of breaking down food into substances that can be used by the body.
  3. minerals in body fluids - includes sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride
  4. found in dairy products – needed for strong bones and teeth.
  5. simple sugar derived from the breakdown of carbohydrates.
  6. condition of being fit and healthy
  7. substances obtained from food that are required for metabolism or physiological processes.
  8. hormone produced in the pancreas in response to high blood sugar.
  9. the organic process in a cell or organism that transforms food into energy.
  10. a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves - either to lose weight or for medical reasons.
  11. food that is difficult or impossible to digest
  12. a person’s mental or physical condition
  13. substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
  14. in a good physical or mental condition
  15. a group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose.
  16. sugar found naturally in fruits or honey
  17. a protein found in wheat.
  18. the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.
  19. an electrolyte that regulates blood pressure, water balance in cells and aids in muscle contraction.
  20. acids, acids that are the basic building block of protein.

33 Clues: measurement of energy • a protein found in wheat. • condition of being fit and healthy • in a good physical or mental condition • excessive loss of fluid from the body. • a person’s mental or physical condition • sugar found naturally in fruits or honey • food that is difficult or impossible to digest • simple sugar derived from the breakdown of carbohydrates. • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-06

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. substances added to a food to produce a desired effect
  2. a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food
  3. starches and sugars found in food
  4. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
  5. assist in the regulation of many body processes and are classified as major or trace
  6. small chemicals (usually proteins) that act on other chemicals to speed up body processes, but are not apparently changed during those processes
  7. provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber to maintain a person's health
  8. a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
  9. a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood
  10. the process by which foods are broken down into their component molecules, either mechanically or chemically
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  1. the process by which your body takes in and uses food; the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health
  2. a high ratio of nutrients to calories
  3. a condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods
  4. the extra amount of energy you can consume after you've met all of your essential needs by eating nutrient-dense foods
  5. compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
  6. the psychological desire for food
  7. a negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system
  8. substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
  9. contains the combinations of foods that provide the proper proportions of nutrients
  10. provides the proper combination of energy and nutrients
  11. the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food
  12. an important energy source for our body at rest and during low-intensity exercise

22 Clues: the psychological desire for food • starches and sugars found in food • a high ratio of nutrients to calories • a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood • substances added to a food to produce a desired effect • provides the proper combination of energy and nutrients • a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-06

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food
  2. an important energy source for our body at rest and during low-intensity exercise
  3. the process by which foods are broken down into their component molecules, either mechanically or chemically
  4. the process by which your body takes in and uses food; the science that studies food and how food nourishes our body and influences our health
  5. starches and sugars found in foods
  6. provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber to maintain a person's health
  7. contains the combinations of foods that provide the proper proportions of nutrients
  8. a condition in which the body's immune system reacts to substances in some foods
  9. the psychological desire for food
  10. the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food
  11. assist in the regulation of many body processes and are classified as major or trace
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  1. compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes
  2. substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
  3. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
  4. provides enough of the energy, nutrients, and fiber to maintain a person's health
  5. a high ratio of nutrients to calories
  6. a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood
  7. the extra amount of energy you can consume after you've met all of your essential needs by eating nutrient-dense foods
  8. small chemicals (usually proteins) that act on other chemicals to speed up body processes, but are not apparently changed during these processes
  9. a negative reaction to food that doesn't involve the immune system
  10. a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
  11. substances added to a food to produce a desired effect

22 Clues: the psychological desire for food • starches and sugars found in foods • a high ratio of nutrients to calories • a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood • substances added to a food to produce a desired effect • a tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest • compounds found in food that help regulate many body processes • ...

Nutrition 2021-10-21

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. the source from which food and other items necessary to exist are obtained
  2. something that nourishes; food, nutriment, or sustenance.
  3. edible; eatable.
  4. a unit equal to the kilocalorie, used to express the heat output of an organism and the fuel or energy value of food.
  5. food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health
  6. food or provisions
  7. any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc.
  8. lack of nutrition
  9. the scientific study and regulation of food intake and preparation
  10. any substance or matter that, taken into a living organism, serves to sustain it in its existence, promoting growth, replacing loss, and providing energy.
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  1. containing or conveying nutriment, as solutions or vessels of the body.
  2. the providing or supplying of something, especially of food or other necessities.
  3. a list of the dishes served at a meal; bill of fare:
  4. any of a class of organic compounds that are polyhydroxy aldehydes or polyhydroxy ketones, or change to such substances on simple chemical transformation
  5. promoting or sustaining life, growth, or strength:
  6. the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor:
  7. that which nourishes; nutriment; food.
  8. The addition of water to a chemical molecule without hydrolysis.
  9. providing nourishment, especially to a high degree; nourishing; healthful:
  10. means of sustaining or supporting life or health; nourishment, especially food and drink:

20 Clues: edible; eatable. • lack of nutrition • food or provisions • that which nourishes; nutriment; food. • promoting or sustaining life, growth, or strength: • a list of the dishes served at a meal; bill of fare: • something that nourishes; food, nutriment, or sustenance. • The addition of water to a chemical molecule without hydrolysis. • ...

nutrition 2021-11-05

nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. cancer causing substance
  2. 1 this type of diabetes has no insulin which means that sugar cannot enter the cell
  3. fatlike substance that is a constituent of body cells, is synthesized in the liver, also availible in animal foods
  4. animal foods contain more ----- fatty acids
  5. deadliest of food poisoning, caused by the bacteria clostridium
  6. doctor specializing in the study of cancer
  7. pertaining to the heart and entire circulatory system
  8. development of tough, stringy tissue
  9. this fat food source contains dairy products, egg yolk, and red meats
  10. capable of neutralizing acids
  11. loss of water
  12. this is a fatty deposit on interior of artary walls
  13. inflammation of the pancreas
  14. these fatty acids CAN be synthesized by body omega-9
  15. a disease that occurs when a person doesn´t get enogh niacin
  16. abnormal growth of new tissue
  17. higher than normal blood pressure
  18. sore, dry mouth caused by a reduction of salivary secretion, may be caused by radiation for treatment of cancer
  19. each gram of this contains 9 calories
  20. low level
  21. a disease in which the body doesn´t have enough vitamin B-1
  22. mucous membrane of the uterus
  23. fatty acid produced when hydrogen atom added to momounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats to produce semi-solid product
  24. protein compound in muscle that provides oxygen to cells
  25. a loss of appetite, specially as a result of a disease
  26. this fat food source contains nuts, avocados, cooking oils, and coconut
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  1. these provide energy, spare protein, maintain normal fat metabolism, and provide fiber
  2. the largest lipoprotein; transport the lipids after digestion
  3. lack of protein
  4. absorbs cholesterol and carries it back to the liver
  5. this is a natural emulsifier that helps transport fats in the blood stream
  6. fats not immediately noticeable
  7. difficulty in swallowing
  8. state of being poisonous
  9. those who are capable of transmitting an infectious organism
  10. these carbohydrates are found in grains and vegetables
  11. acids can synthesized by body
  12. blindness blurry vision when driving in the dark, excessive squinting at night
  13. life threatening
  14. 2 this type of diabetes, insulin is resistant
  15. fats each of its carbon atoms carries as many hydrogen atom as possible
  16. this disease happens when you have a calcium defiency
  17. these fatty acids cannot be sythesized by body, the 2 families are omega-3 and omega-6
  18. movement of a substance through a semipermeable membrane
  19. spread of cancer cells from one organ to another
  20. carriers of fat in the blood
  21. severe malnutrition and body wasting caused by chronic disease
  22. transports cholesterol from its site of synthesis in the liver to the various tissue and body cells
  23. bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue, rash
  24. lower risk of heart rate
  25. fats in foods that are purchased and used as fats

51 Clues: low level • loss of water • lack of protein • life threatening • cancer causing substance • difficulty in swallowing • state of being poisonous • lower risk of heart rate • inflammation of the pancreas • carriers of fat in the blood • acids can synthesized by body • capable of neutralizing acids • abnormal growth of new tissue • mucous membrane of the uterus • ...

Nutrition 2022-01-18

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  1. the process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body.
  2. It makes pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that aid in digestion
  3. a simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
  4. The longest part of the large intestine
  5. the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs,
  6. it is the organ the creates bile
  7. :the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  8. :any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds
  9. :a special course of food to which one restricts oneself.
  10. :nutrients that give you energy
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  1. :is a type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest.
  2. :is a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy.
  3. : any of a large group of organic compounds
  4. a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues.
  5. it is the process of eliminating or expelling waste matter
  6. :the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water through 1 °C.
  7. :a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
  8. The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood
  9. :any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition
  10. watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

20 Clues: :nutrients that give you energy • it is the organ the creates bile • The longest part of the large intestine • : any of a large group of organic compounds • watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands • :any of a class of nitrogenous organic compounds • :is a type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest. • The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood • ...

Nutrition 2022-01-12

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  1. The process of turning the food you eat into nutrients
  2. This produces insulin
  3. The main type of sugar in the blood
  4. The longest part of the largest intestine
  5. A muscular organ that digests food
  6. A large organ in the abdomen
  7. Food or nourishment
  8. They provide structure and support for cells
  9. Foods or drinks that are regularly consumed
  10. A type of nutrient that you get from your diet
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  1. A type of carbohydrate that our body can't digest
  2. There are 13 of these that are essential in our body
  3. A naturally occurring compound
  4. This is made by the liver
  5. The process of eliminating waste
  6. The amount of energy in an item
  7. Chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly
  8. One pair of organs in the abdomen
  9. Substances our body's need to develop and function normally
  10. This keeps your mouth moist and comfortable

20 Clues: Food or nourishment • This produces insulin • This is made by the liver • A large organ in the abdomen • A naturally occurring compound • The amount of energy in an item • The process of eliminating waste • One pair of organs in the abdomen • A muscular organ that digests food • The main type of sugar in the blood • The longest part of the largest intestine • ...

nutrition 2018-03-19

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  1. It is an essential nutrient for human body. You can find this substance in meat, eggs, fish and some vegetables. Humans and animals need to eat it because it can help them grow and stay healthy.
  2. They are essential nutrients for human body. People’s organisms need a certain amount of those substance. You can find different kinds of them in variety of food and pills as well.
  3. it can anti rickets; we can get this from proper sunbathing
  4. It is an efficient antioxidant; we usually can find it in oranges
  5. something has no fixed form and can flow
  6. a kind of nutrient which can dissolves in water; is good for cell metabolism
  7. It is an essential trace element in human body. It is an important part of the hemoglobin. We can get this from eating pig livers.
  8. A guide made by Health Canada which recommends a healthy eating habit. If you follow the guide, you will get enough nutrition and reduce the risk of diseases.
  9. something usually uses to strengthen a person's skeleton
  10. exist in most vegetable oil; mostly has no effect on the level of cholesterol in the blood; sometimes can be the alternative of saturated fat
  11. They are a type of food that can replace other food because they contain similar nutrients.
  12. something that makes object work.
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  1. a group of un-saturated nutrient; is especially good for immune system and vision
  2. a process that explain the interaction of the nutrients and other substances in food
  3. They are substances which can store energy. You can find those substances in animal livers
  4. a kind of chemical element which is needed by the human body and is the most common dissolved elements in the oceans
  5. They are substances which can provide energy for people. They are consisted of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen atoms. You can find those substances in sugar and bread.
  6. A chemical change that change food into energy in a living organism
  7. they are units which are used to measure food’s energy value.
  8. a naturally occurring chemical compound which is needed by human body
  9. a kind of fat that cannot dissolve more of the same substance
  10. an individual part of a meal
  11. one kind of un-saturated fat; is bad for health; has small quantity in natural fat; widely produced in baked food, frying food and snacks
  12. It is a part of food which can promote digestion. It is mainly contained in vegetables and cereals.

24 Clues: an individual part of a meal • something that makes object work. • something has no fixed form and can flow • something usually uses to strengthen a person's skeleton • it can anti rickets; we can get this from proper sunbathing • they are units which are used to measure food’s energy value. • a kind of fat that cannot dissolve more of the same substance • ...

Nutrition 2018-03-20

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  1. The recommended number of portions of fruit and vegetables per day
  2. This vitamin helps to maintain healthy eyesight
  3. This is needed for growth and repair
  4. This word completed the title of the food group, lean meat and .....
  5. Your body needs these to grow and be healthy
  6. This group of fruits provide a good source of vitamin c
  7. Too much fat can make this unhealthy
  8. Fish is an excellent source of this
  9. This is needed to carry blood around the body
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  1. The main source of this in sunlight
  2. This nutrient gives us energy
  3. This helps your body to digest food
  4. This nutrient keeps us warm
  5. The mineral which helps to build strong bones and teeth
  6. One of the sources of protein and fat
  7. Almost every bodily function needs this to work
  8. A source on non-dairy protein
  9. A type of oily fish
  10. Lollies and cakes are high in this
  11. A type of starchy food

20 Clues: A type of oily fish • A type of starchy food • This nutrient keeps us warm • This nutrient gives us energy • A source on non-dairy protein • Lollies and cakes are high in this • The main source of this in sunlight • This helps your body to digest food • Fish is an excellent source of this • This is needed for growth and repair • Too much fat can make this unhealthy • ...

Nutrition 2018-02-15

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  1. how quickly or slowly the body digests a food
  2. Rapid rises and drops in blood glucose levels
  3. More energy IN than OUT over time
  4. empty calories
  5. the simplest sugar bodies are designed to run on
  6. your body needs in smaller quantities
  7. exclude meats and include dairy and egg
  8. a blood-sugar regulating hormone
  9. increases the volume of a food product
  10. proteins that weaken or destroy foreign
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  1. adding vitamins and minerals to refined grains
  2. is found in the cell walls of plants
  3. molecules of 2 simple sugars linked together
  4. simple carbs
  5. body cant make these amino acids
  6. Calorie needs each day depend on
  7. Contains all the essential amino acids
  8. I like being......
  9. premium gasoline for your body
  10. an emulsifying agent
  11. avoids eating or using all animal products

21 Clues: simple carbs • empty calories • I like being...... • an emulsifying agent • premium gasoline for your body • body cant make these amino acids • Calorie needs each day depend on • a blood-sugar regulating hormone • More energy IN than OUT over time • is found in the cell walls of plants • your body needs in smaller quantities • Contains all the essential amino acids • ...

Nutrition 2017-11-27

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  1. You must consume enough nutrients to be _____ .
  2. A substance that can help us to let waste removed from our body.
  3. A specialist in the study of diet and nutrition.
  4. A type of mineral that can be found in milk.
  5. Iron is a type of _____ .
  6. The act of nourishing.
  7. A state of poor nutrition.
  8. You can find _____ in meat or fish.
  9. An essential structural component that can provide energy for living things.
  10. The organic process that can turn food into substance that can be absorbed into the body.
  11. A substance that can provide essential needs of life.
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  1. A plant or a part of a plant that can be used as food.
  2. The act of restricting your intake of food.
  3. The organic process that are necessary for life.
  4. The product of a tree that can be used as food.
  5. A main type of mineral.
  6. A specialist in the study of nutrition.
  7. A source of materials to nourish the body.
  8. A liquid that is the essential of life.
  9. Products made of milk.

20 Clues: The act of nourishing. • Products made of milk. • A main type of mineral. • Iron is a type of _____ . • A state of poor nutrition. • You can find _____ in meat or fish. • A specialist in the study of nutrition. • A liquid that is the essential of life. • A source of materials to nourish the body. • The act of restricting your intake of food. • ...

nutrition 2017-05-21

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  1. acids: "building blocks" of proteins
  2. carbs: as close to natural state as possible and unrefined
  3. and trans fats: they are bad fats
  4. a person who eats no meat
  5. more than 10% over the weight that best suits your height and body frame
  6. required by the body in small amounts
  7. a sugar the major carbohydrate in blood which is used by cells for energy
  8. refraining from eating all or certain foods
  9. protein: missing at least 1 amino acid
  10. a process of replacing water in the body
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  1. carbs: simple sugars and refined complex carbs stripped of nutrients
  2. provide energy (fuel) for the body
  3. nervosa: a life threatening eating disorder in which a person refuses to eat normally or to retain food in the body
  4. having nutrients usually vitamins and minerals added to a food to replace those lost during processing
  5. and polyunsaturated: they are good fats
  6. calories: solid fats or sugars
  7. nutrients that assist many of the chemical reactions in the body
  8. measure of energy in food
  9. keeps weight off(feel fuller longer)
  10. density: the proportion of nutrients in a food compared to the number of calories

20 Clues: a person who eats no meat • measure of energy in food • calories: solid fats or sugars • and trans fats: they are bad fats • provide energy (fuel) for the body • acids: "building blocks" of proteins • keeps weight off(feel fuller longer) • required by the body in small amounts • protein: missing at least 1 amino acid • and polyunsaturated: they are good fats • ...

Nutrition 2017-11-01

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  1. the building block of proteins
  2. an animal starch stored in the liver and muscles
  3. an essential nutrient; sugar,starches,and dietary fiber
  4. a fat with no carbon-carbon double bonds
  5. a substance that can lessen the breakdown of food or body constituents by free radicals
  6. blood fat that helps transports cholesterol
  7. a fat with one carbon-carbon double bond
  8. these are needed proteins,fats,carbohydrates,vitamins,mineral,and water
  9. a measure of energy content in food
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  1. polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish oil
  2. a type of unsaturated fatty acid
  3. a fat containing 2 or more carbon-carbon double bond
  4. blood fat that transports cholesterol
  5. vegetables like pes and beans with high fiber
  6. a waxy substance in blood and cells
  7. the science of food and how the body uses it in health and disease
  8. an essential nutrients; compound made with amino acids
  9. a process by which hydrogen’s are add to unsaturated fats
  10. a simple sugar that is the body’s basic fuel
  11. the process of breaking down food

20 Clues: the building block of proteins • a type of unsaturated fatty acid • the process of breaking down food • a waxy substance in blood and cells • a measure of energy content in food • blood fat that transports cholesterol • polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish oil • a fat with no carbon-carbon double bonds • a fat with one carbon-carbon double bond • ...

nutrition 2018-09-12

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  1. self-starvation & over exercise
  2. lack of calcium
  3. includes vitamins A,D,E,K
  4. lack of iron cause this
  5. substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair itself, and suppply you with energy
  6. substances from the environment that body can't make
  7. muscle,organs,skin,hair
  8. helps with many vital body processes
  9. poisonous substance
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  1. a person who eats vegetables, eggs, and dairy products but who does not eat meat.
  2. Metabolic Rate females need 2000 calories a day
  3. binge on food and purge food out
  4. do not eat meat, fish, and poultry
  5. the ratio of height and weight
  6. boost energy immediate
  7. type of dietary supplement that contains herbs plant
  8. proteins are made of long chains of substances called
  9. indigestible complex carbohydrate, found in tough part of fruits
  10. helps body growth and gives energy
  11. bad fats, solid at room temperature

20 Clues: lack of calcium • poisonous substance • boost energy immediate • lack of iron cause this • muscle,organs,skin,hair • includes vitamins A,D,E,K • the ratio of height and weight • self-starvation & over exercise • binge on food and purge food out • do not eat meat, fish, and poultry • helps body growth and gives energy • bad fats, solid at room temperature • ...

Nutrition 2018-07-16

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. Sometimes known as “blood sugar”
  2. Providing all of the essential nutrients, fiber, and energy in amounts sufficient to maintain health
  3. Physically inactive
  4. Sudden tissue death caused by blockages of vessels that feed the heart
  5. the physiological drive for food
  6. Food is broken down into absorbable units
  7. Found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, nuts, and seeds
  8. A form of carbohydrate found in plant foods that is not digested by the human digestive enzymes
  9. Chemical substances obtained from food and used in the body
  10. Providing foods of a number of types in proportion to each other
  11. The body’s ability to recognize and eliminate foreign invaders, such as bacteria
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  1. units by which energy is measured
  2. Condition caused by excess or deficient food energy or nutrient intake, or by an imbalance of nutrients
  3. Higher than normal blood pressure
  4. Providing enough—but not too much—of a substance
  5. The addition to a food of nutrients that were lost during processing
  6. Eating a wide selection of foods within and among the major food groups
  7. Organic, essential nutrients required in small amounts by the body for health
  8. The characteristics that enable to body to perform physical activity
  9. Altered glucose regulation and utilization

20 Clues: Physically inactive • Sometimes known as “blood sugar” • the physiological drive for food • units by which energy is measured • Higher than normal blood pressure • Food is broken down into absorbable units • Altered glucose regulation and utilization • Providing enough—but not too much—of a substance • Found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, nuts, and seeds • ...

Nutrition 2018-10-23

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  1. _________, starch, and fiber are the three types of carbohydrates.
  2. A condition in which the body takes in too much of some nutrients or too many calories.
  3. Substances added to food products to extend shelf life, improve flavor, and provide other desired changes.
  4. Food ______________ is a condition in which a person cannot properly digest a certain type of food.
  5. The recommended amounts of nutrients that a person should consume each day.
  6. The C in DECIDE stands for ______________ the consequences.
  7. _________________ foods are relatively low calorie food that provides vitamins, minerals, and other healthful substances.
  8. Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly.
  9. A nutrient and major source of energy for the body.
  10. Food ____________ is an immune response in which the body reacts to a certain type of food as though the food were a harmful substance.
  11. A condition in which bones are fragile and may break easily.
  12. Water is important in maintaining normal body ______________.
  13. A type of carbohydrate that is the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system.
  14. Inorganic elements found in soil and water; ingested by the body after being absorbed into plants.
  15. A complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.
  16. A type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods that is solid at room temperature.
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  1. Acronym for food additives that have been studied and are considered harmless by the government.
  2. ______________ illnesses are illnesses that are transmitted by foods. Also called food poisoning.
  3. A stored version of glucose located in the muscles and liver.
  4. One of the factors that can influence a person’s calorie needs.
  5. A type of food that is produced without pesticides, bioengineering, or high energy radiation.
  6. A government agency that regulates medications, biological products, medical devices, food supply, cosmetics, and radiation emitting products.
  7. The rate at which the body uses energy.
  8. ________________ foods provide calories, but supply few (if any) nutrients to a person's diet.
  9. A type of fat that is liquid at room temperature and is found in plant based foods.
  10. Illustrates the recommended proportions of the different food groups that people should eat each day.
  11. A type of nutrient composed of fatty acids, that is a valuable source of energy, especially for muscles.
  12. Foodborne ________________ are illnesses caused by a bacterium, virus, or parasite that has contaminated a food.
  13. A unit of measurement for energy provided by food.
  14. A nutrient the body uses to build and maintain all types of cells and tissues.
  15. Ingredients in food on the nutrition label are listed by ______________.
  16. A protein found in wheat, rye, oats, and barley.
  17. Organic substances derived from plants or animals, which are necessary for normal growth and development.
  18. A condition causing weakness, tiredness, and headaches which occurs when people do not take in enough iron.

34 Clues: The rate at which the body uses energy. • A protein found in wheat, rye, oats, and barley. • A unit of measurement for energy provided by food. • A nutrient and major source of energy for the body. • A complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest. • The C in DECIDE stands for ______________ the consequences. • ...

Nutrition 2012-11-15

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  1. investment of bone, consisting of a dense, fibrous outer layer, to which muscles attach, and a more delicate, inner layer capable of forming bone.
  2. sarcoma-a malignant tumor of the bone.
  3. canal-a microscopic channel in bone, through which a blood vessel runs.
  4. most common form of arthritis.
  5. cell of osseous tissue within the bone matrix; a bone cell.
  6. development of fibrous connective tissue.
  7. abnormally large amount of calcium in the blood.
  8. fracture-an incomplete fracture of a long bone, in which one side is broken and the other side is still intact.
  9. of the large multinuclear cells in growing bone concerned with the absorption of osseous tissue, as in the formation of canals.
  10. bone-forming cell.
  11. breaking of a bone, cartilage, or the like, or the resulting condition.
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  1. inflammation of the bone and bone marrow, usually caused by bacterial infection.
  2. of childhood, characterized by softening of the bones as a result of inadequate intake of vitamin D.
  3. part resembling a small beam or crossbar.
  4. sudden removal of soil by change in a river's course or by a flood, from the land of one owner to that of another.
  5. of the parathyroid gland.
  6. disease-A chronic disease of the elderly characterized by alteration of bone tissue.
  7. zone of growth between the epiphysis and diaphysis during development of a bone.
  8. Anatomy-of, pertaining to, resembling, or consisting of cortex.
  9. small canal or tubular passage, as in bone.
  10. of the structures composing the skeleton of a vertebrate.
  11. plate-The area between the epiphysis and the diaphysis within which bone growth occurs.
  12. disorder in which the bones become increasingly brittle.
  13. canal-Any of the various canals in bone that transmit blood vessels from the periosteum into the bone.
  14. thin plate, scale, membrane, or layer, as of bone, tissue, or cell walls.

25 Clues: bone-forming cell. • of the parathyroid gland. • most common form of arthritis. • sarcoma-a malignant tumor of the bone. • part resembling a small beam or crossbar. • development of fibrous connective tissue. • small canal or tubular passage, as in bone. • abnormally large amount of calcium in the blood. • disorder in which the bones become increasingly brittle. • ...

Nutrition 2013-04-15

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  1. Nutrient fortified in salt
  2. A word that describes vitamin’s ability to dissolve (either in fat or water)
  3. Nutrient that works with calcium to harden bones
  4. Vitamin A’s main function is to maintain this
  5. The main sugar found in the body
  6. A lack of fibre can result in this uncomfortable illness
  7. These fats are liquid at room temperature
  8. A type of carbohydrate that passes through the body largely undigested
  9. This acid is the building blocks from which protein is made
  10. Nutrient deliberately introduced to our tap water
  11. A compound that protects other compounds from oxygen
  12. Iodine assists in the formation of this hormone
  13. A lack of a nutrient is known as this
  14. A main source for Vitamin D
  15. One of Vitamin B12's main functions is to maintain this system
  16. Vitamin A is found in red, orange and yellow vegetables, such as this
  17. All reactions in the body take place in this substance
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  1. Vitamin C assists in the production of this
  2. Vitamins such as folate and B12 are essential for DNA replication, known as this
  3. Oil which goes through this process become trans fats
  4. Beans are a vegetarian source for this nutrient
  5. Units of energy in food
  6. The main nutrient that provides energy to the body
  7. The 'good' type of cholesterol
  8. Without enough iodine, an individual may develop this ugly deformity
  9. The type of fat that comes mainly from meat
  10. Iron forms this, which carries oxygen in the blood
  11. A good fat usually found in salmon and other fatty fish
  12. Sodium plays a key role in regulating the body’s balance of this
  13. Another name for salt
  14. Another name for fats
  15. Nutrient that helps to prevent the development of spina bifida in a foetus

32 Clues: Another name for salt • Another name for fats • Units of energy in food • Nutrient fortified in salt • A main source for Vitamin D • The 'good' type of cholesterol • The main sugar found in the body • A lack of a nutrient is known as this • These fats are liquid at room temperature • Vitamin C assists in the production of this • The type of fat that comes mainly from meat • ...

Nutrition 2013-11-22

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  1. Soluble Vitamins A,D,E,K
  2. Do not feed kittens __ milk
  3. Protein,Fat,Carbohydrates are__nutrients
  4. Cats are what?
  5. Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
  6. The __is made up of 60% water
  7. First milk produced by mothers
  8. Animal needs to be 15-20% body weight to be __
  9. Most important Nutrient
  10. Provides nourishment for growth &maintance of life
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  1. Dogs are what
  2. Cats need__ in there diet
  3. Diet which decreases digestibility
  4. __ Dilation-Volvulus (GDV)
  5. Mainly to supply Energy
  6. Can be found in oils
  7. Body __ Score
  8. BCS:4
  9. Feline Lower __ Tract Disease
  10. Cats need increased __ compared to dogs

20 Clues: BCS:4 • Dogs are what • Body __ Score • Cats are what? • Can be found in oils • Mainly to supply Energy • Most important Nutrient • Soluble Vitamins A,D,E,K • Cats need__ in there diet • __ Dilation-Volvulus (GDV) • Feline Idiopathic Cystitis • Do not feed kittens __ milk • The __is made up of 60% water • Feline Lower __ Tract Disease • First milk produced by mothers • ...

NUTRITION 2014-02-11

NUTRITION crossword puzzle
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  1. Any plant whose fruit, seeds, roots, tubers, bulbs, stems, leaves, or flower parts are used as food, as the tomato, bean, beet, potato, onion, asparagus, spinach, or cauliflower.
  2. A particular selection of food, especially as designed or prescribed to improve a person's physical condition or to prevent or treat a disease.
  3. A quantity of food capable of producing such an amount of energy.
  4. An essential or distinctive characteristic, property, or attribute: the chemical qualities of juice.
  5. Something that preserves or tends to preserve.
  6. Of or being natural or unprocessed grain containing the germ and bran.
  7. Any of numerous, highly varied organic molecules constituting a large portion of the mass of every life form and necessary in the diet of all animals.
  8. To feed and protect.
  9. Such a plant when valued for its medicinal properties, flavor, scent, or the like.
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  1. An exact or specified amount or measure.
  2. A store selling foods already prepared or requiring little preparation for serving, as cooked meats, cheese, salads, and the like.
  3. Any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism, found in minute amounts in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced synthetically.
  4. A small, hard seed, especially the seed of a food plant such as wheat, corn, rye, oats, rice, or millet.
  5. An amount of food served for one person; serving; helping.
  6. A person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc.
  7. A vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet.
  8. A transparent, odorless, tasteless liquid, a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
  9. Noting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from plants or animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon.
  10. Something that enters as an element into a mixture.
  11. The general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor.

20 Clues: To feed and protect. • An exact or specified amount or measure. • Something that preserves or tends to preserve. • Something that enters as an element into a mixture. • A vegetarian who omits all animal products from the diet. • An amount of food served for one person; serving; helping. • A quantity of food capable of producing such an amount of energy. • ...

Nutrition 2015-02-23

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  1. helps prevent spina bifids
  2. strong bones and teeth
  3. help decrease cholesterol
  4. keeps bowel regular
  5. essential for eye sight
  6. most harmful fats
  7. helps form haemoglobin
  8. meat/poultry
  9. a fibre, one of 6 basic nutrients
  10. assists in blood clotting
  11. essential for growth
  12. helps from bones and teeth
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  1. maintains cell membranes
  2. helps lower cholesterol
  3. best to consume in small amounts
  4. grains, legumes and nuts
  5. our bodies have 70% of it
  6. slowly digested and absorbed
  7. absorbed quickly into the bloodstream
  8. healthy gums, teeth, bones
  9. growth, maintenance and repair of our body cells
  10. provide a concentrated energy of energy
  11. GI
  12. minerals needed in large amounts
  13. not digested
  14. controls nerve impulses
  15. healthy skin and eyes
  16. needed in very small amounts
  17. correct heart and nervous functions

29 Clues: GI • meat/poultry • not digested • most harmful fats • keeps bowel regular • essential for growth • healthy skin and eyes • strong bones and teeth • helps form haemoglobin • helps lower cholesterol • essential for eye sight • controls nerve impulses • maintains cell membranes • grains, legumes and nuts • our bodies have 70% of it • help decrease cholesterol • assists in blood clotting • ...

Nutrition 2014-10-09

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. ____________ is the ability to bend the joints through the full range of motion
  2. F=Frequency, I=Intensity, T=Time, T=type is the _______ formula.
  3. Plentiful food, junk food widely available, and people not as physical active as they should be are all reasons for what?
  4. ___________ ___________ the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity
  5. Include ________ exercise to improve cardio-respiratory endurance and body composition
  6. ________ ___________ is any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure.
  7. ______________ include sugars, starches, and fiber.
  8. ________ is an eating disorder, which a person binges and purges.
  9. ___________ ___________ the ability to perform physical activity and to meet the demands of daily living while being energetic and alert
  10. __________ is the metabolic disorder regarding little or no insulin production.
  11. Include ________ ____________ exercises to develop flexibility
  12. ___________ ___________ the maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in one effort
  13. ___________ __________ is an abnormal response of the immune system to food and could result in a medical emergency.
  14. A _________ is a unit of energy produced by food and used by the body.
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  1. An ___________ ___________ is a mental disorder in which a person has a compelling need to starve, binge, or binge and purge.
  2. ___________ are substances that help with body processes, growth, repair of cells, and provides energy.
  3. A ___ is a nutrient that provides energy and helps the body store and use vitamins.
  4. ___________ ___________ is the ability of the muscles to perform without fatigue
  5. A ___________ is a nutrient needed for growth and repair.
  6. ___________ ___________ an eating disorder in which a person cannot control eating and eats excessive amounts.
  7. A _________ is a nutrient that helps the body use carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
  8. _________ __________ are guidelines to follow to obtain maximum fitness benefits and reduce the risks of injuries or illnesses
  9. ___________ ___________ is an eating disorder involving self-starvation and being 15% or more below desirable weight.
  10. Include __________ exercises to develop muscular strength and endurance
  11. _________ is planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements done to improve the components of physical fitness
  12. A _________ is a nutrient that regulates many chemical reactions.

26 Clues: ______________ include sugars, starches, and fiber. • A ___________ is a nutrient needed for growth and repair. • Include ________ ____________ exercises to develop flexibility • F=Frequency, I=Intensity, T=Time, T=type is the _______ formula. • ________ is an eating disorder, which a person binges and purges. • ...

Nutrition 2014-03-06

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  1. Toxicity: can cause constipation, increased risk of kidney stone formation, interference with absorption of other minerals
  2. Response: refers to how fast and how high blood sugar levels rise after a meal
  3. Complex carb foods boost the brains level of mood enhancing chemical called _________.
  4. the absorption of nutrients from food
  5. Disorder: a psychiatric condition that is characterized by severe disturbances in body weight and eating behaviours.
  6. chemicals that bind with free radicals making them inactive
  7. important molecule for the nervous system and the production of lactose
  8. compounds that are partly dissociate in water to form ions such as the potassium ion and chloride ion
  9. seen in adults, have soft and weak bones that have a lower mineral content
  10. helps maintain a healthy lifestyle when performed 30-60 mins/day
  11. foods that offer the most nutrients per calorie are ________ (non starchy)
  12. found in animal foods such as poultry, meat and fish
  13. Helpful to prevent and correct hypertension ( ex: bananas, oranges, milk, radish etc)
  14. the condition of excess acid in the blood, indicated by a below normal pH
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  1. Energy Malnutrition: Over 500 billion children face imminent starvation and experience this condition.
  2. Dieting:_______ ________ is the consistent and successful restriction of energy intake to maintain average or below average body weight.
  3. body weight more than 20% above the ideal weight for a given individual.
  4. important in energy storage in muscle tissue
  5. oxygenated holding protein of the muscles
  6. results in pallor, cyanosis, tachypnea, irregular pulse, confusion, etc
  7. Each gram of fat provides _______ kcal of energy
  8. a dietary factor -caused by foods high in saturated and trans fat
  9. prevent rapid rise in blood glucose levels and consequent rapid rise in insulin levels
  10. a small molecule that works with an enzyme
  11. DRI for adults 19-50 1500 mg/day
  12. Carotene: a precursor of vitamin A
  13. Disease: a genetic disorder characterized by a total intolerance for gluten

27 Clues: DRI for adults 19-50 1500 mg/day • Carotene: a precursor of vitamin A • the absorption of nutrients from food • oxygenated holding protein of the muscles • a small molecule that works with an enzyme • important in energy storage in muscle tissue • Each gram of fat provides _______ kcal of energy • found in animal foods such as poultry, meat and fish • ...

Nutrition 2016-05-04

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  1. Is the colorless fluid part of blood that fat globules are suspended in
  2. Wholesome and is benefical to the human
  3. Responsible for transerfing oxygen in blood of vertebrates
  4. A white substance that exist in large amounts in food such like potatoes
  5. A natural oily substance that usually builds up around organs
  6. Filter out waste from the blood and regulate fluid balances
  7. A chemical element with required amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms
  8. Organic compounds that are helpful in many different functions of the body
  9. Parts of food that organisms use to live and survive
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  1. Simple carbohydrate
  2. The measure of heat needed to raise a gram of water
  3. Long chains of amino acids and especially impostant in the building of muscle and tissues
  4. Can indicate that the product has a third less calories
  5. Are the sugars and starches found in food
  6. Important electrolyt that helps in the nevous system
  7. Most plentiful nutrient found in the body ( found in teeth and bones)
  8. Coming from living matter that is natural and wihout harsh chemicals
  9. Basis of fluids for all living organisms
  10. Is new and not used
  11. A natural way to recieve vitamins such as vitamin D through the sun

20 Clues: Simple carbohydrate • Is new and not used • Wholesome and is benefical to the human • Basis of fluids for all living organisms • Are the sugars and starches found in food • The measure of heat needed to raise a gram of water • Important electrolyt that helps in the nevous system • Parts of food that organisms use to live and survive • ...

Nutrition 2016-02-09

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  1. A disease in which abnormal cells grow out of control.
  2. Units by which energy is measured
  3. The physiological drive and want for food
  4. A substance that reacts with free radicals to protect other substances from harmful effects of the free radicals.
  5. The USDA’s new food guidance system based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.(MyPlate replaced MyPyramid.)
  6. The practice of eating a diet consisting entirely or largely of plant foods
  7. An eating disorder characterized by the person refusing to maintain a minimal normal body weight and an intense fear of weight gain that leads to self-starvation.
  8. Essential nutrient for transporting vitamins, cushioning and secondary energy source
  9. An eating disorder that involves uncontrollable eating of huge amounts of food followed by an inappropriate behavior to prevent weight gain.
  10. The proportion of lean body tissue to fat tissue in the body
  11. A food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, herbicides, or growth hormones.
  12. apple, oranges, and bananas fit into this group
  13. An inorganic element needed in small amounts as a nutrient to perform various functions in the body.
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  1. Food is broken down into absorbable units
  2. A state in which the body contains a lower than normal amount of body fluids
  3. The death of heart tissue caused by blockage of an artery carrying nutrients and oxygen to that tissue.
  4. Hardened and narrowed arteries caused by plaque deposits.
  5. Found in meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, nuts, and seeds
  6. Most important meal of the day
  7. One of the building blocks of protein molecules.
  8. One of the six classes of nutrients that includes sugars, starches, and fibers. The body’s main source of energy.
  9. An eating disorder that involves repeatedly eating very large amounts of food without a follow-up behavior to prevent weight gain
  10. An organic compound needed in tiny amounts as a nutrient to regulate body processes.
  11. A condition in which bones become porous and fragile due to a loss of minerals such as calcium
  12. Describes an adult with a body mass index of 30 or more.

25 Clues: Most important meal of the day • Units by which energy is measured • Food is broken down into absorbable units • The physiological drive and want for food • apple, oranges, and bananas fit into this group • One of the building blocks of protein molecules. • A disease in which abnormal cells grow out of control. • Describes an adult with a body mass index of 30 or more. • ...

Nutrition 2023-10-19

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  1. To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture.
  2. To cut something such as almonds, into very thin strips.
  3. To dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to finish the cooking process.
  4. to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar.
  5. To coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
  6. Often applies to food that is cooking by using a spoon or wire whisk to mix.
  7. To smash food into crumbs, powder, or paste.
  8. To mix ingredients such as salad greens and dressing.
  9. To put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
  10. Combining two or more ingredients
  11. To lightly sprinkle a food with flour or sugar.
  12. To pour liquid over a food as it cooks usually using a baster or spoon.
  13. To divide food into four equal pieces.
  14. To make straight shallow cuts with a slicing knife on the surface of usually meat.
  15. The weight of the container that is holding the product being weighed
  16. Used to gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
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  1. To grind or mash fruits or vegetables until they are smooth.
  2. To cut off a very thin layer with a paring knife or a peeler.
  3. To mix thoroughly and add air in foods.
  4. To crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater.
  5. To use a grinder to break up food into coarse, medium, or fine particles.
  6. To coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal.
  7. Cutting off how much butter or margarine you need based off a ¼- pound stick.
  8. To cut food into large, thin pieces using a slicing knife with a sawing motion.
  9. Using something sharp to reduce the size
  10. To break or tear off small layers of food, often cooked fish, with a fork.
  11. To use a pastry brush to coat a food with liquid.
  12. To cut food into small pieces with kitchen shears.
  13. To coat a food with 3 or more layers. Flour, milk or beaten eggs, then seasoned crumbs or cornmeal.
  14. applying a liquid or powder to the surface of food

30 Clues: Combining two or more ingredients • To divide food into four equal pieces. • To mix thoroughly and add air in foods. • Using something sharp to reduce the size • To smash food into crumbs, powder, or paste. • To lightly sprinkle a food with flour or sugar. • To use a pastry brush to coat a food with liquid. • to beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar. • ...

nutrition 2023-11-15

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  1. vitamins that disolve
  2. not stored in the body
  3. level of protien
  4. final step in cellular respiration
  5. food choices can be infulenced by lifestyle
  6. citric acid cycle series of chemical reaction
  7. green leafy veggies
  8. spinich and red meat
  9. main source of energy
  10. phycological need for food
  11. basic energy expenditive
  12. vitamins a,d,c and minerals like calcium and iron and cruicial for growth and development
  13. leafy greens and beans
  14. disaccride known as table sugar
  15. dietary guidelines
  16. sense aided by vitamins
  17. choices are mainly based on nutritional needs
  18. build up in wal of arteries
  19. eat more carrots
  20. process that allows cells to get energy from glucose in the absense of oxygen
  21. our body cant make this on its own
  22. fat soulable vitamins
  23. total energy expenditure
  24. meat and dairy products
  25. sugar found in milk
  26. food nutrition service
  27. bloodstream
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  1. level of iron
  2. food choices are influenced by growth
  3. first step in breaking down glucose to extract energy
  4. calcium, iron, vitamin d
  5. guidelines
  6. damage or impairment of the kidneys
  7. range of condition
  8. how body regulates
  9. those that your body can produce on its own
  10. remove excess cholesterol
  11. fat like substance found in bodu
  12. disaccaride found in fermented grain products
  13. get more sunlight
  14. food choices are influenced by growth
  15. oranges and strawberrys
  16. physical needs for food
  17. subtances our body needs to grow and develop

44 Clues: guidelines • bloodstream • level of iron • level of protien • eat more carrots • get more sunlight • range of condition • how body regulates • dietary guidelines • green leafy veggies • sugar found in milk • spinich and red meat • vitamins that disolve • main source of energy • fat soulable vitamins • not stored in the body • leafy greens and beans • food nutrition service • sense aided by vitamins • ...

Nutrition 2024-02-10

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  1. The ability of foods to maintain life & do work in the body.
  2. Extreme excess of body fat.
  3. Essential (necessary) nutrient for bone production.
  4. A chemical substance found in food. Body uses for growth/health.
  5. Eating more food on a daily basis than the body requires.
  6. Eating large quantities of food over a short period.
  7. A condition caused by too much or not enough energy/nutrient intake.
  8. Main source of energy for brain and muscles (4 calories per gram).
  9. A complex carbohydrate.
  10. The measure of energy supplied by food (unit of measurement).
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  1. A nutrient used by the body to build and maintain tissue.
  2. Disease affecting heart & blood vessels.
  3. Fat stored in the body.
  4. How we think we look and how we think others see us.
  5. A nutrient found in food that gives us energy (9 calories per gram).
  6. The body's way of saying food is needed.
  7. An organism's chemical process producing energy/growth.
  8. A "sweet" carbohydrate.
  9. Nutrients needed by the body to promote growth & health.
  10. Cutting back on food eaten due to unhappiness with your body.
  11. Nutrients needed by your body in small amounts to maintain systems.
  12. Part of plant foods that helps food move through the digestive track.
  13. A "watery" fluid essential for life.

23 Clues: Fat stored in the body. • A "sweet" carbohydrate. • A complex carbohydrate. • Extreme excess of body fat. • A "watery" fluid essential for life. • Disease affecting heart & blood vessels. • The body's way of saying food is needed. • Essential (necessary) nutrient for bone production. • How we think we look and how we think others see us. • ...

Nutrition 2022-06-16

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  1. Petit grain blanc de la famille de féculent
  2. Important lorsque l'on mange
  3. A base de lait, consommé avant le dessert
  4. Peut-être à la menthe et se boit très chaud
  5. Sert à assaisonner, présent dans la mer
  6. utile lors de la journée
  7. Etat que l'on veut tous garder
  8. On peut en faire du thé
  9. Tomate, courgette sont de cette famille
  10. C'est un fruit et une couleur
  11. Se joue avec une balle et une raquette
  12. Permet de nous hydrater
  13. Ingrédient principal du couscous
  14. Plat originaire du Maghreb
  15. Quand on a chaud ou que l'on fait du sport
  16. Le thon et le saumon en sont
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  1. S'occuper des plantes dans le jardin
  2. Les fruits et légumes en sont remplis
  3. On la mange avant le plat
  4. Très utile au tennis et au badminton
  5. Riz, des pâtes et des pommes de terre
  6. Activité de détente qui permet de s'étirer
  7. Blanche ou rouge, provient des animaux
  8. Réaliser avant et après une activité physique
  9. On le mange grâce aux poules
  10. Le football et la natation en sont
  11. Il est jaune et acide
  12. 4 dans la journée, il ne faut pas le sauter
  13. En mouvement lorsque l'on se déplace

29 Clues: Il est jaune et acide • On peut en faire du thé • Permet de nous hydrater • utile lors de la journée • On la mange avant le plat • Plat originaire du Maghreb • Important lorsque l'on mange • On le mange grâce aux poules • Le thon et le saumon en sont • C'est un fruit et une couleur • Etat que l'on veut tous garder • Ingrédient principal du couscous • ...

Nutrition 2022-07-06

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  1. a micronutrient that we can get from red meat and leafy greens
  2. a micronutrient that we get from dairy foods
  3. is a measure of energy
  4. the main source of energy for our body
  5. the chemical symbol for sodium (salt)
  6. a disease due to a lack of vitamin D
  7. the category of nutrients that contain minerals and vitamins
  8. a nutrient that we get from eating citrus fruit
  9. a hormone produced by the pancreas that reduces blood sugar levels
  10. a food that can lead to high blood sugar levels
  11. a diet that contains no animal products
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  1. the most important meal of the day
  2. a nutrient that we get from the sun
  3. vitamins and ________ make up our micronutrients
  4. a diet that does not include any meat
  5. a macronutrient that the body uses to develop muscles
  6. sugar is converted to this in the body
  7. a diet that make our body use fat as its energy source
  8. a disease due to lack of vitamin C
  9. the kinds of food that a person eats
  10. A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy
  11. type 1 and type 2 can occur when there is too much sugar in the blood
  12. a macronutrient that is contains lots of energy

23 Clues: is a measure of energy • the most important meal of the day • a disease due to lack of vitamin C • a nutrient that we get from the sun • the kinds of food that a person eats • a disease due to a lack of vitamin D • a diet that does not include any meat • the chemical symbol for sodium (salt) • the main source of energy for our body • sugar is converted to this in the body • ...

Nutrition 2022-10-25

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  1. How we measure energy in food
  2. The chemical process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy
  3. A high level of this can result in a heart attack
  4. Types of fat that are liquid at room temperature
  5. A food that has nutrients added back that were lost during processing
  6. Type of fat that is formed from a process called hydrogenation
  7. AKA salt
  8. Type of carbohydrate that is sugar and gets absorbed quickly
  9. A guide developed by the USDA for healthy eating
  10. Type of carbohydrate that is starch and absorbed slowly
  11. A substance found in food that keeps your body functioning
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  1. Type of sugar that follows the 5/20 rule
  2. These do not provide energy, but are still essential to good health
  3. A type of starch that cannot be digested. Used in digestive tract
  4. Groups that are used to separate dairy, protein, vegetables, etc.
  5. The body requires 17 of these daily
  6. A food that had nutrients added to it that might not have been in them in the first place
  7. The 6 main nutrients that include, fat, protein, etc.
  8. Made of amino acids
  9. Type of calorie that lacks most nutrients
  10. Dissolves vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in your body

21 Clues: AKA salt • Made of amino acids • How we measure energy in food • The body requires 17 of these daily • Type of sugar that follows the 5/20 rule • Type of calorie that lacks most nutrients • Types of fat that are liquid at room temperature • A guide developed by the USDA for healthy eating • A high level of this can result in a heart attack • ...

nutrition 2023-03-29

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  1. deficiency of vitamin c
  2. caused by a lack of red blood cells in the body
  3. digestive disorders that occur due to hardening of the stool so that it is difficult to expel
  4. term to describe 2 types of malnutrition
  5. specialist staff in charge of providing education about the maintenance and management of nutrition and health nutrition
  6. neutralizes excess hydrogen ions, is temporary and does not eliminate
  7. occurs when the body lacks acid or excess base
  8. if someone is overweight
  9. disease caused by consuming excess sodium
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  1. bones become weak and brittle and can even break
  2. found in meat, one form of cholesterol
  3. Indonesian Nutritionist Association
  4. nutrients contained in rice
  5. a group of small molecular weight organic compounds that have a vital function in the metabolism of organisms and cannot be produced by the body
  6. good for digestion, many contained in vegetables
  7. nutrient deficiency
  8. nutritional content contained in eggs
  9. lack of energy or caloric intake of all forms of macronutrients
  10. condition of acute malnutrition that occurs due to lack of protein
  11. The nutritional content of milk is good for bones

20 Clues: nutrient deficiency • deficiency of vitamin c • if someone is overweight • nutrients contained in rice • Indonesian Nutritionist Association • nutritional content contained in eggs • found in meat, one form of cholesterol • term to describe 2 types of malnutrition • disease caused by consuming excess sodium • occurs when the body lacks acid or excess base • ...

Nutrition 2023-03-07

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  1. gas produced in the rumen
  2. site of protein digestion in sheep
  3. one chambered stomach
  4. site of fermentation in ruminants
  5. fatty acid essential for cats
  6. honeycombed textured area
  7. area of fermentation in non-ruminants
  8. site of fermentation in rabbits
  9. projections in the small intestine
  10. absorb fats in the small intestines
  11. three or more amino acids
  12. site of water reabsorption in monogastric animals
  13. protein rich rabbit faeces
  14. starch, glycogen and cellulose
  15. a source of protein
  16. emulsifies fats
  17. acts as a filter in cattle digestion
  18. caused by consuming and excess of Calories
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  1. acid found in the stomach
  2. building large molecules from small ones
  3. needed for blood, digestion and excretion
  4. substance broken down by bacteria
  5. simple sugars
  6. breaking down biomolecules
  7. bile is stored here
  8. teeth in the front of the mouth
  9. slippery surface or digestive organs
  10. tube between the mouth and stomach
  11. pancreatic enzymes enter here
  12. produces enzymes and insulin
  13. an essential amino acid for cats

31 Clues: simple sugars • emulsifies fats • bile is stored here • a source of protein • one chambered stomach • gas produced in the rumen • acid found in the stomach • honeycombed textured area • three or more amino acids • breaking down biomolecules • protein rich rabbit faeces • produces enzymes and insulin • fatty acid essential for cats • pancreatic enzymes enter here • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-19

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  1. This is a mineral naturally found in various foods.
  2. Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy are included in the five ____ groups.
  3. Nutrition is a significant part of ____.
  4. Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions.
  5. Essentially, this provides the benefit from taking in food, the study of food, and how it functions in your body, - a substance that is found in food.
  6. An essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body, sometimes referred to as an electrolyte.
  7. Known as the chemical compounds that are found in food.
  8. These are made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids.
  9. A recommended single portion of food.
  10. This is a mineral found in plants and animals and all living things - mainly meat, poultry, pork and other protein products.
  11. This is a mineral that is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.
  12. A fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms - phylloquinone, menaquinones
  13. A chemical element of the alkali metal group
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  1. A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health.
  2. This is how much of a food you are served or how much you eat.
  3. This is a mineral in your body that strengthens muscles and bones, and allows your body to properly function.
  4. A condition in which the muscles around the stomach don't work properly.
  5. This is a sugar found in milk and milk products.
  6. A chemical element, also known as quicksilver.
  7. These are elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
  8. The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
  9. The organs that take in food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth, and tissue repair.

22 Clues: A recommended single portion of food. • Nutrition is a significant part of ____. • A chemical element of the alkali metal group • A chemical element, also known as quicksilver. • This is a sugar found in milk and milk products. • This is a mineral naturally found in various foods. • Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions. • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-19

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  1. This is a mineral naturally found in various foods.
  2. Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy are included in the five ____ groups.
  3. Nutrition is a significant part of ____.
  4. Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions.
  5. Essentially, this provides the benefit from taking in food, the study of food, and how it functions in your body, - a substance that is found in food.
  6. An essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body, sometimes referred to as an electrolyte.
  7. Known as the chemical compounds that are found in food.
  8. These are made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids.
  9. A recommended single portion of food.
  10. This is a mineral found in plants and animals and all living things - mainly meat, poultry, pork and other protein products.
  11. This is a mineral that is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.
  12. A fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms - phylloquinone, menaquinones
  13. A chemical element of the alkali metal group
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  1. A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health.
  2. This is how much of a food you are served or how much you eat.
  3. This is a mineral in your body that strengthens muscles and bones, and allows your body to properly function.
  4. A condition in which the muscles around the stomach don't work properly.
  5. This is a sugar found in milk and milk products.
  6. A chemical element, also known as quicksilver.
  7. These are elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
  8. The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
  9. The organs that take in food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth, and tissue repair.

22 Clues: A recommended single portion of food. • Nutrition is a significant part of ____. • A chemical element of the alkali metal group • A chemical element, also known as quicksilver. • This is a sugar found in milk and milk products. • This is a mineral naturally found in various foods. • Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions. • ...

Nutrition 2024-05-02

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  1. the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat.
  2. substances that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
  3. a type of fat that is created when liquid oils are changed into solid fats, like shortening and some margarines. It makes them last longer without going bad. It may also be found in crackers, cookies, and snack foods. Foods with this type of fat can raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers your HDL (good) cholesterol.
  4. It helps with the function of nerves and muscles. It also helps to keep the right balance of fluids in your body.
  5. a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature.
  6. chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health. Examples include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
  7. also known as “good” cholesterol.
  8. a condition that happens when you do not take in enough liquids to replace those that you lose.
  9. the process the body uses to break down food into nutrients.
  10. field of study focuses on foods and substances in foods that help animals (and plants) to grow and stay healthy. It also includes behaviors and social factors related to food choices.
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  1. minerals in body fluids. They include sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride.
  2. measures how a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar.
  3. the building blocks of proteins.
  4. a type of fat is found in avocados, canola oil, nuts, olives and olive oil, and seeds.
  5. They can be found naturally in fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products. They are also added to many foods and drinks during preparation or processing. Types include glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Your digestive system breaks them down into glucose. Your cells use the glucose for energy.
  6. a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body.
  7. the main sugar found in the blood and the main source of energy for your body.
  8. Your body uses this sugar for energy for your cells, tissues and organs. It stores any extra sugar in your liver and muscles for when it is needed.
  9. A unit of energy in food.
  10. You get proteins in your diet from meat, dairy products, nuts, and certain grains and beans.
  11. a type of fat that is solid at room temperature. It is found in full-fat dairy products (like butter, cheese, cream, regular ice cream, and whole milk), coconut oil, lard, palm oil, ready-to-eat meats, and the skin and fat of chicken and turkey, among other foods. It also raises blood cholesterol and risk of heart disease.
  12. a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It can also be in products such as vitamin and nutrient supplements, lip balms, and certain medicines.
  13. a type of fat found in your blood.
  14. also known as “bad” cholesterol.
  15. This is made up of what you eat and drink.

25 Clues: A unit of energy in food. • the building blocks of proteins. • also known as “bad” cholesterol. • also known as “good” cholesterol. • a type of fat found in your blood. • This is made up of what you eat and drink. • a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature. • substances that speed up chemical reactions in the body. • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-29

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  1. Nutrients your body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues.
  2. Sugar found naturally in fruit and fruit juices.
  3. The most important meal of the day.
  4. Essential mineral that the body can't store.
  5. Treating a substance with heat to kill or slow the growth of pathogens.
  6. The process by which your body takes in and uses food.
  7. Elements found in food that are used by the body
  8. Recommended amount of salt for a day(mg)
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  1. A tough complex carbohydrate that the body can't digest.
  2. The most essential nutrient for the body?
  3. What nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?
  4. Where does artificial Trans fat usually come? from?
  5. Consuming saturated fats can increase the level of what in your blood?
  6. What your body breaks down carbohydrates into.
  7. Method of preparation that makes food high in fat.
  8. One of the most common food allergies.
  9. What vitamin comes from sunlight?
  10. Recommended amount of minutes to exercise a day.
  11. Unit of heat used to measure the energy you body uses and receives from food.
  12. Mineral found in dairy products.

20 Clues: Mineral found in dairy products. • What vitamin comes from sunlight? • The most important meal of the day. • One of the most common food allergies. • Recommended amount of salt for a day(mg) • The most essential nutrient for the body? • Essential mineral that the body can't store. • What your body breaks down carbohydrates into. • ...

Nutrition 2022-12-18

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  1. Tool used to flip foods
  2. Small knife used for delicate cuts
  3. Traps air and makes foods stringy
  4. Nutrients your body needs/uses most
  5. Substances that carry out bodily functions
  6. Big knife used for cutting big/hard foods
  7. Ingredient that puts out small oil fires
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  1. Technique used to measure flour
  2. Macronutrient that provides energy
  3. Technique to have an accurate measurement
  4. Breaking an egg
  5. Part of an egg- Protein rich
  6. Less abundant nutrients
  7. Tool used to cook foods in it
  8. Macronutrient used for insulation
  9. Fat & cholesterol-rich food used to bake
  10. Macronutrient & builds bodily structure
  11. Protein-rich food & comes from chickens
  12. Technique to protect fingers for cutting
  13. Part of an egg- Fat rich

20 Clues: Breaking an egg • Tool used to flip foods • Less abundant nutrients • Part of an egg- Fat rich • Part of an egg- Protein rich • Tool used to cook foods in it • Technique used to measure flour • Macronutrient used for insulation • Traps air and makes foods stringy • Macronutrient that provides energy • Small knife used for delicate cuts • Nutrients your body needs/uses most • ...

Nutrition 2022-09-22

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  1. the general idea that its normal to not be content with one's own body
  2. the field of study that focuses on food that helps us grow health
  3. body mass index
  4. what you eat and drink on a daily basis
  5. the feeling of insecurity and self about ones own body
  6. key nutrients including protein, fat, carbs
  7. a belief system that focuses on the values, weight, shape, and size over the wellbeing
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  1. how much water you drink per day
  2. the subjective picture or mental image of one's own body
  3. fashionable diets that generally don't result In long term weight loss goals
  4. lack of consistent access to food
  5. chemical compounds in food that are used by the body to function properly and maintain health
  6. assist in protecting your body against the damage caused by free radicals
  7. we need food to function and be active
  8. substances added to food to improve flavor, color, texture or preserve food
  9. unprossessed foods that contain high levels of nutrients
  10. a use of energy in food
  11. societally constructed concept of the ideally slim female body
  12. calories calories found in foods with little or no vitamins, minerals, or fiber
  13. feeling confident and secure about your body and self

20 Clues: body mass index • a use of energy in food • how much water you drink per day • lack of consistent access to food • we need food to function and be active • what you eat and drink on a daily basis • key nutrients including protein, fat, carbs • feeling confident and secure about your body and self • the feeling of insecurity and self about ones own body • ...

Nutrition 2022-11-28

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  1. we need this mineral for healthy teeth and bones.
  2. these give our body nutrients for growth and repair.
  3. the muscular cavity that stores urine.
  4. vitamin_ are pills that you take in order to improve your health when you are lacking a certain vitamin.
  5. this food group gives us energy, an example is a banana.
  6. A measurement of the energy content in food.
  7. when the blood pushes very hard on the heart and blood vessels.
  8. liquid that comes from your skin when you are hot.
  9. toxic substances.
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  1. vitamins and _ we need these for healing and preventing illness.
  2. a_diet means eating from the main food groups in correct quantities.
  3. two tubes that link the kidneys to the bladder.
  4. sweat_ produces sweat.
  5. a lack of this mineral can cause anaemia.
  6. it is essential to stop us getting dehydrated, and it also helps our excretory system to eliminate waste.
  7. it is important to _ regularly because it maintains heart and lung health.
  8. more than necessary, too much.
  9. these give us energy we can store and maintain our body temperature.
  10. too much of this can cause kidney problems.
  11. dental_ permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth, caused by excess sugar.
  12. it is secreted from the mouth when eating and helps to break down food.
  13. excessive fat consumption that presents a risk to health.

22 Clues: toxic substances. • sweat_ produces sweat. • more than necessary, too much. • the muscular cavity that stores urine. • a lack of this mineral can cause anaemia. • too much of this can cause kidney problems. • A measurement of the energy content in food. • two tubes that link the kidneys to the bladder. • we need this mineral for healthy teeth and bones. • ...

Nutrition 2023-05-11

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  1. carbohydrates which the body can't digest
  2. Heat used to measure how much energy your body uses, while receiving it from food
  3. substances added to food to produce a desired affect
  4. recommended eating, and physical activity
  5. guide to healthy eating
  6. compounds that help regulate many body processes
  7. bones become fragile and break easy
  8. drive to eat, prompted by the body
  9. Desire for food
  10. Body takes in and uses food
  11. What your body needs to grow and repair itself
  12. waxy, fat like substance
  13. negative reaction to food without immune system
  14. starches and sugars
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  1. food illness
  2. pathogens from one food to another
  3. nutrients the body uses to build and maintain its cells and tissues
  4. heating food to kill and or slow growth of pathogens
  5. immune systems reaction to food
  6. elements in food used by the body
  7. high ratio of nutrients to calories

21 Clues: food illness • Desire for food • starches and sugars • guide to healthy eating • waxy, fat like substance • Body takes in and uses food • immune systems reaction to food • elements in food used by the body • pathogens from one food to another • drive to eat, prompted by the body • bones become fragile and break easy • high ratio of nutrients to calories • ...

Nutrition 2025-04-02

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  1. ability to attract electrons in a bond
  2. region where electrons are found
  3. element that gains or shares electrons
  4. vertical column on the periodic table
  5. atom with same protons but different neutrons
  6. bond bond between metal and nonmetal
  7. a negatively charged ion
  8. an atom with a charge
  9. horizontal row on the periodic table
  10. the smallest unit of matter
  11. connection between atoms
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  1. element that loses electrons easily
  2. outermost electrons
  3. negatively charged particle around the nucleus
  4. a positively charged ion
  5. neutral particle in the nucleus
  6. how easily an element reacts
  7. positively charged particle in the nucleus
  8. center of an atom
  9. bond bond where atoms share electrons

20 Clues: center of an atom • outermost electrons • an atom with a charge • a positively charged ion • a negatively charged ion • connection between atoms • the smallest unit of matter • how easily an element reacts • neutral particle in the nucleus • region where electrons are found • element that loses electrons easily • bond bond between metal and nonmetal • ...

Nutrition 2025-04-10

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  1. Disaccharide composed of two glucoses
  2. Formal name for burping
  3. Protein is the only nutrient that contains this
  4. Type of bonds in cellulose
  5. Made of three fatty acids and glycerol
  6. Type of digestive system for dogs, cats, and pigs
  7. most important nutrient
  8. Limiting fatty acid
  9. Formal name for cud chewing
  10. Monosaccharide found in milk
  11. First part of small intestine
  12. The “true stomach” in a ruminant
  13. Milk flows straight to the abomasum through the esophageal _____ in newborn calves
  14. Monosaccharide found in fruit
  15. Nutrient that is required but can be toxic
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  1. Main site of nutrient absorption (one word)
  2. Ruminant stomach chamber that absorbs water and looks like leaves in a book
  3. First limiting amino acid
  4. Organic nutrient needed in small amounts
  5. ___minerals are needed in larger quantities
  6. Type of fat with one or more double bonds
  7. Process of breaking food down into molecules
  8. end section of small intestine
  9. Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscle
  10. Type of bond linking amino acids to form protein
  11. Disaccharide composed of galactose and glucose
  12. Bonds in starch
  13. Site of microbial fermentation of fiber in horses and rabbits
  14. Largest compartment in ruminant stomach, major site of fermentation
  15. Major site of water absorption
  16. Stored in gall bladder and important for fat digestion
  17. Process of taking molecules across the GI tract walls and into circulation
  18. Disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose
  19. Chamber in ruminant stomach that sorts out particles
  20. Fat soluble vitamins in alphabetical order

35 Clues: Bonds in starch • Limiting fatty acid • Formal name for burping • most important nutrient • First limiting amino acid • Type of bonds in cellulose • Formal name for cud chewing • Monosaccharide found in milk • First part of small intestine • Monosaccharide found in fruit • end section of small intestine • Major site of water absorption • The “true stomach” in a ruminant • ...

Nutrition 2024-11-12

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  1. The most concentrated form of food energy (calories)
  2. Help regulate the many chemical processes in the body
  3. found in plant sources
  4. Helps form red blood cells, muscles, and other tissues.
  5. Deficiency of iron leads to
  6. The type of fat most strongly linked to high cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease.
  7. nonfood source is the sun
  8. Contain all 9 essential amino acids
  9. are the body’s main source of energy and provide the body’s need for dietary fiber.
  10. the substances found in food that keep your body functioning
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  1. Help to build, maintain, and repair body tissues.
  2. Fats that are liquid at room temperature.
  3. provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are important to the health
  4. Aids in night vision, Plays a role in developing, strong bones and teeth
  5. the plant material that doesn’t break down when you digest food.
  6. The best way to avoid a _ is to eat a well balanced diet
  7. Are broken down quickly by the body to be used as energy
  8. The body requires 16 _ daily.
  9. A fat-like substance that is part of every cell of the body.
  10. 1/2 to 3/4 of the human body consists
  11. lack of calcium & phosphorus leads to

21 Clues: found in plant sources • nonfood source is the sun • Deficiency of iron leads to • The body requires 16 _ daily. • Contain all 9 essential amino acids • 1/2 to 3/4 of the human body consists • lack of calcium & phosphorus leads to • Fats that are liquid at room temperature. • Help to build, maintain, and repair body tissues. • ...

Nutrition 2025-05-08

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  1. Related to what a person eats for health or nutrition.
  2. The essential muscle building nutrient, these can be found in egg and meat.
  3. Clear liquid your body needs everyday to stay hydrated.
  4. The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules.
  5. This term can be defined as a state of either physical, emotional, mental, social well being of one, and not merely just illness or disease.
  6. These are also energy nutrients, often found in oil or butter.
  7. The term used for when you eat food beyond what your body needs.
  8. Natural sugar found in fruits and vegetables.
  9. Foods like bread, pasta, and rice are rich in these.
  10. This is important for bone and teeth, this is also one of the minerals, also often added to milk.
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  1. Substances found in food that makes you healthy and strong, there are a lot of types of them.
  2. This nutrient has 13 of them, using letters and numbers to represent each.
  3. The term for foods that are necessarily for good growth and health.
  4. The term opposite of hydration.
  5. Nutrient that support bone and nerve health, zinc and magnesium are examples of these.
  6. The term used as a marketing term that is labelled for food that are rich in nutrients and especially good for health.
  7. A type of mineral, mostly found in red meat that helps carry the oxygen in the blood
  8. The term for the chemical reaction in the body cell when food is changed into energy
  9. The indigestible part of a plant, it’s also a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest.
  10. The amount of energy that measures the energy content of food.

20 Clues: The term opposite of hydration. • Natural sugar found in fruits and vegetables. • Foods like bread, pasta, and rice are rich in these. • Related to what a person eats for health or nutrition. • Clear liquid your body needs everyday to stay hydrated. • The process of breaking down food into smaller molecules. • ...

Nutrition 2025-05-01

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  1. a unit of food energy
  2. helps to digest protein, sugar & calcium
  3. Chemicals that do important jobs in your body
  4. Primary source of energy
  5. to be free from any illnesses, pain or injury and in a state of physical wellness
  6. the sum of the food consumed by an organism
  7. used in the body to promote chemical reaction & form body structures
  8. helps maintain balance of fluid in the body
  9. absorb/transports nutrients
  10. helps your immune system fight off invading bacteria & virus
  11. substance found in the food we eat that are essential to supply energy, promote growth and regulate the body
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  1. helps with fluid and blood pressure in the body
  2. making energy, connective tissues
  3. the body needs for growth & development
  4. number of calories your body burns at rest
  5. helps remove lactic acids, which is created when you exert yourself
  6. builds strong bones & teeth
  7. Fat soluble vitamins
  8. Help build & repair tissue
  9. The supplying of the materials necessary for life to cells and the body
  10. Water soluble vitamins

21 Clues: Fat soluble vitamins • a unit of food energy • Water soluble vitamins • Primary source of energy • Help build & repair tissue • builds strong bones & teeth • absorb/transports nutrients • making energy, connective tissues • the body needs for growth & development • helps to digest protein, sugar & calcium • number of calories your body burns at rest • ...

Nutrition 2025-05-06

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  1. tract Main path for food through the body.
  2. Sports drink with similar concentration to body fluids.
  3. State of low body fluid.
  4. disease Cardiovascular condition linked to nutrition and cholesterol.
  5. Organ producing bile.
  6. Drinks containing minerals lost in sweat.
  7. Type of carbohydrate including monosaccharides and disaccharides.
  8. Efforts to prevent drug use in sport.
  9. Type of dietary fat including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.
  10. Symptom of low body fluid state.
  11. Removal of waste from the body.
  12. Energy used at rest.
  13. Organ producing digestive enzymes.
  14. intestine Site of major nutrient absorption.
  15. Method to estimate body fat percentage.
  16. composition Measured by methods like skinfold analysis.
  17. State of excessive body fluid.
  18. Method to estimate body fat.
  19. Measured in calories or joules.
  20. acids Components of fats including omega 3 and omega 6.
  21. Unit of energy measurement.
  22. Metric unit of energy measurement.
  23. Inorganic micronutrients.
  24. acids Building blocks of protein.
  25. Macronutrients including saturated and unsaturated types.
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  1. Organic micronutrients.
  2. Nutrients including vitamins and minerals.
  3. Simple sugar molecule.
  4. Type of carbohydrate including polysaccharides.
  5. Macronutrients including sugars and starches.
  6. Abbreviation for Recommended Daily Allowance.
  7. Beverages containing stimulants have this..
  8. Health issue linked to nutrition.
  9. Tube receiving food from the buccal cavity.
  10. intestine Absorbs water and electrolytes.
  11. Process of breaking down food in the gastrointestinal tract.
  12. Non-digestible part of food.
  13. Macronutrients made up of amino acids.
  14. State related to body fluid balance.
  15. Fatty substance linked to heart disease.
  16. Uptake of nutrients into the bloodstream.
  17. Essential nutrients needed in large amounts.
  18. Complex carbohydrate molecule.
  19. Primary fluid for drinking.
  20. intake Consuming liquids for hydration.
  21. Organ receiving food from the oesophagus.
  22. drinks Beverages for athletes.

47 Clues: Energy used at rest. • Organ producing bile. • Simple sugar molecule. • Organic micronutrients. • State of low body fluid. • Inorganic micronutrients. • Primary fluid for drinking. • Unit of energy measurement. • Non-digestible part of food. • Method to estimate body fat. • Complex carbohydrate molecule. • State of excessive body fluid. • Removal of waste from the body. • ...

Nutrition 2025-05-20

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  1. The process of absorbing nutrients
  2. Found in dairy, good for strong bones
  3. A condition caused by iron deficiency
  4. A component of whole grains that aids digestion
  5. Disease caused by a lack of vitamin C
  6. Essential for hydration, makes up most of the body
  7. The body's main fuel, found in bread and pasta
  8. The process of breaking down food in the body
  9. Another term for body fat percentage
  10. Helps regulate metabolism, found in seafood
  11. Nutrient that protects cells from damage
  12. C Found in citrus fruits, strengthens immunity
  13. Type of sugar naturally found in fruits
  14. Helps move food through the digestive system
  15. A diet excluding animal products
  16. Helps red blood cells carry oxygen
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  1. Found in dairy, important for muscle function
  2. D A vitamin produced in sunlight
  3. A condition caused by eating too little
  4. Type of fat that's healthiest
  5. The main source of energy in food
  6. The body's way of storing extra energy
  7. Nutrient needed in small amounts, found in fruits and vegetables
  8. Too much can lead to hypertension
  9. Eating too much of this leads to obesity
  10. Found in high amounts in junk food, increases energy quickly
  11. Nutrient that builds and repairs body tissues
  12. Green leafy vegetables are a good source of this
  13. K Mineral that helps blood clot

29 Clues: Type of fat that's healthiest • K Mineral that helps blood clot • D A vitamin produced in sunlight • A diet excluding animal products • The main source of energy in food • Too much can lead to hypertension • The process of absorbing nutrients • Helps red blood cells carry oxygen • Another term for body fat percentage • Found in dairy, good for strong bones • ...

Nutrition 2025-01-10

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  1. Digestive tract contractions.
  2. Supplements with many vitamins.
  3. Pain around the stomach.
  4. Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
  5. High blood sugar.
  6. Low blood sugar.
  7. Low potassium levels.
  8. Obsession with healthy eating.
  9. Partially solid foods.
  10. Fat behind the abdominal cavity.
  11. Deficiency in essential nutrients.
  12. Adrenal glands above the kidneys.
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  1. Lack of appetite.
  2. Unhealthy fats in processed foods.
  3. After a meal.
  4. Slow eating.
  5. Nutritional enrichment.
  6. Few-molecule carbohydrates.
  7. Body symmetry in anatomy.
  8. Diet-based treatment.
  9. Complex carbohydrates.
  10. Indigestion.
  11. Chemical processes in the body.
  12. Hormone-secreting glands.
  13. Essential vitamins and minerals.
  14. Fast eating.
  15. High calcium levels.
  16. Food promoting gut bacteria.
  17. Enzymes from external sources.
  18. Duct-secreting glands.

30 Clues: Slow eating. • Indigestion. • Fast eating. • After a meal. • Low blood sugar. • Lack of appetite. • High blood sugar. • High calcium levels. • Diet-based treatment. • Low potassium levels. • Complex carbohydrates. • Partially solid foods. • Duct-secreting glands. • Nutritional enrichment. • Pain around the stomach. • Body symmetry in anatomy. • Hormone-secreting glands. • ...

Nutrition 2024-12-03

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  1. Helps maintain balance of fluid in the body
  2. Chemicals that do important jobs in your body
  3. Helps to digest protein, sugar, & calcium
  4. 60% of our calories should come from this
  5. "Bad Fat" increases cholesterol and heart disease
  6. Helps remove lactic acid, which is created when you exert yourself (exercise)
  7. Not stored in body, dissolves in water
  8. "Very bad" raises cholesterol
  9. Builds strong bones and teeth
  10. making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels
  11. Stored in fat tissues in the body and liver
  12. Supply amino acids and energy to the body
  13. Foods stripped of bran, fiber, and nutrients
  14. Metabolism, skin, immune system
  15. Bone growth , prevents toxicity in the blood
  16. Used in the body to promote chemical reactions
  17. Immune system, waste disposal
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  1. "Good Fat" Good for heart
  2. The best supply of food energy
  3. the body needs for growth and development
  4. Foods that take longer to break down are
  5. Simple Sugars
  6. Not absorbed by the body, helps with digestion
  7. a part of every cell and tissue in the body
  8. "Good Fat" Lowers cholesterol
  9. Complex Sugars
  10. Antioxidant, good for skin
  11. Eyes and Cells
  12. Helps with fluid and blood pressure in the body

29 Clues: Simple Sugars • Complex Sugars • Eyes and Cells • "Good Fat" Good for heart • Antioxidant, good for skin • "Good Fat" Lowers cholesterol • "Very bad" raises cholesterol • Builds strong bones and teeth • Immune system, waste disposal • The best supply of food energy • Metabolism, skin, immune system • Not stored in body, dissolves in water • Foods that take longer to break down are • ...

Nutrition 2025-09-05

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  1. another name for fat cell
  2. excessive amount of body fat
  3. used to repair tissues
  4. CNS stimulant to increase alertness and focus
  5. measures thickness of subcutaneous fat
  6. percentage of total body fat is excessive
  7. simplest form of carbohydrate
  8. makes up 75% of the body
  9. bloodclotting
  10. fats primarily found in plants
  11. antioxident
  12. used if not eating a well balanced diet and to meet the daily recommended intake for vitamins and minerals
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  1. plants are main source of food
  2. table sugar, amlt, milk
  3. primary source of energy
  4. starvation and purging
  5. the study of how food affects health and survival
  6. ratio of fat to muscle
  7. vitamins that can be dissolved in water
  8. insulates body tissues
  9. focuses on body image by starvation and excessive exercise
  10. healthy immune system
  11. overeating
  12. fats found mainly in animals
  13. manufactured from carbohydrates
  14. calcium, phosphorus, sodium, iron

26 Clues: overeating • antioxident • bloodclotting • healthy immune system • starvation and purging • ratio of fat to muscle • insulates body tissues • used to repair tissues • table sugar, amlt, milk • primary source of energy • makes up 75% of the body • another name for fat cell • excessive amount of body fat • fats found mainly in animals • simplest form of carbohydrate • ...

Nutrition 2025-10-31

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  1. Plant foods that can be combined to make all essential amino acids such as rice and beans
  2. A body type that is long and lean with little muscle or fat
  3. A body type that is rounder or softer with a higher percentage of body fat
  4. Sugars that provide quick energy; found in fruits, milk, and sweets
  5. The total number of calories consumed from food and drink
  6. When calories eaten equal calories burned maintaining weight
  7. Organic compounds that help the body use energy from food and maintain healthy cells
  8. The most essential nutrient; it helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, and remove waste
  9. Proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in the body such as digestion
  10. Nutrients that build and repair body tissues, make enzymes, and support growth
  11. A fatty substance in the blood; necessary in small amounts but harmful in excess
  12. A concentrated source of energy that supports body functions and helps absorb vitamins
  13. A fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and build strong bones
  14. The science of how your body uses food to grow, maintain, and repair itself
  15. A simple sugar that is the body’s main energy source
  16. A weight range that supports good health for your height and body type
  17. Vitamins stored in the body’s fat tissues and liver such as Vitamin D
  18. A mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth
  19. Nutrients needed in small amounts such as vitamins and minerals
  20. When fewer calories are eaten than burned leading to weight loss
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  1. The substances in food that your body needs to function properly; there are over 50 nutrients in six categories
  2. Nutrients the body needs in large amounts such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
  3. Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids such as meat, eggs, soy, or quinoa
  4. A body type that is muscular with broad shoulders and narrow hips
  5. A type of fat usually solid at room temperature; too much can raise cholesterol and heart disease risk
  6. A type of carbohydrate the body cannot digest; it helps with digestion and lowers cholesterol
  7. The number of calories the body burns for basic functions and activity
  8. Starches that provide long-lasting energy; found in foods like bread, pasta, and rice
  9. How you see and feel about your body and how you think others see it
  10. When more calories are eaten than burned leading to weight gain
  11. Vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be eaten daily such as Vitamin C
  12. The body’s main source of energy; found in foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables
  13. The way you interpret or understand something; in this case how you view your own body
  14. A healthier type of fat found in oils, nuts, and fish
  15. Elements that help the body build bones, make blood, and maintain normal body functions
  16. Minerals that carry an electrical charge in body fluids and help maintain balance in and around cells
  17. The building blocks that make up proteins
  18. A mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood
  19. A water-soluble vitamin that helps with healing and immune function

39 Clues: The building blocks that make up proteins • A mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood • A mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth • A simple sugar that is the body’s main energy source • A healthier type of fat found in oils, nuts, and fish • The total number of calories consumed from food and drink • ...

Nutrition 2025-10-21

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  1. Chemical compounds made of one sugar unit (glucose, fructose, etc.).
  2. Chart once used to show recommended food groups and servings per day.
  3. Nutrient that provides 9 calories per gram; used for energy and cell structure.
  4. Compound made of two sugars (like sucrose).
  5. The hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.
  6. A fatty acid containing only single bonds — solid at room temperature.
  7. Disorder in men similar to anorexia, involving obsession with muscle size.
  8. Nutrients that dissolve in water (like B and C vitamins).
  9. A three-part condition often affecting female athletes (low energy, bone loss, no period).
  10. Essential element like calcium, iron, or potassium.
  11. Nutrient that helps the body grow and repair tissue.
  12. Nutrient that helps regulate digestion and lowers cholesterol.
  13. Nutrient made of amino acids — builds muscle and tissue.
  14. Nutrient-related chart listing recommended daily intake.
  15. Vitamins that dissolve in fat (A, D, E, and K).
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  1. A serious eating disorder marked by extreme weight loss and self-starvation.
  2. Type of eating disorder involving bingeing and purging.
  3. Long-chain carbohydrate (like starch).
  4. Nutrient that provides energy and is found in sugars and starches.
  5. Fat type that contains more than one double bond.
  6. A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
  7. Fat type that contains one double bond — considered heart healthy
  8. Nutrient needed in small amounts for growth and repair.
  9. The total amount of energy in food.
  10. The energy your body uses to function.

25 Clues: The total amount of energy in food. • Long-chain carbohydrate (like starch). • The energy your body uses to function. • Compound made of two sugars (like sucrose). • Vitamins that dissolve in fat (A, D, E, and K). • Fat type that contains more than one double bond. • A measure of body fat based on height and weight. • The hormone that helps control blood sugar levels. • ...

Nutrition 2025-10-20

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  1. compounds that help to regulate your body processes
  2. a waxy fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells
  3. nutrients that promote growth and give you energy
  4. fruit is an example of a __________ carbohydrate
  5. process of taking in food and using it for energy and growth
  6. used to develop and repair cells
  7. your body needs carbohydrates to use as __________
  8. substances the body uses to form healthy bone and teeth
  9. a type of fat that increases your risk of heart disease
  10. a unit of heat that measures the energy in foods
  11. smaller chemical building blocks that make up a protein
  12. a nutrient you drink that helps with digestion and carries nutrients to your cells
  13. substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
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  1. a carbohydrate that can't be digested and helps carry waste out of your body
  2. a type of fat that lowers your risk of heart disease
  3. a shortage of a nutrient
  4. starches or sugars found in food
  5. a type of fat that is the most unhealthy and is in many processed foods
  6. a mineral that helps build strong bones
  7. foods that have a high amount of nutrients compared to their number of calories

20 Clues: a shortage of a nutrient • starches or sugars found in food • used to develop and repair cells • a mineral that helps build strong bones • fruit is an example of a __________ carbohydrate • a unit of heat that measures the energy in foods • nutrients that promote growth and give you energy • your body needs carbohydrates to use as __________ • ...

Nutrition 2025-10-15

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  1. lack of Iron
  2. makes up 60% of our body weight
  3. found in chips, cookies and fried food
  4. the good fats found in animal sources
  5. type of eating where you eat to throw up
  6. Liver processes carboyhydrates to this
  7. full of electrolytes
  8. lack of calcium in bones
  9. regulates what is put on food labels
  10. found in fruits, juice, honey and chocolate milk
  11. distorted body image that believes your fat
  12. non fat, lean tissue in our body
  13. amino acids are the building blocks for this
  14. source of protein
  15. the type of carbohydrates that last longer
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  1. help muscles contract correctly
  2. stomach is sensitive to milk
  3. play a vital role in how the body operates
  4. Fastest source of energy to muscles
  5. full of glucose for fast energy
  6. maintains calcium in bones

21 Clues: lack of Iron • source of protein • full of electrolytes • lack of calcium in bones • maintains calcium in bones • stomach is sensitive to milk • help muscles contract correctly • makes up 60% of our body weight • full of glucose for fast energy • non fat, lean tissue in our body • Fastest source of energy to muscles • regulates what is put on food labels • ...

Nutrition 2025-12-04

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. Not my ... of tea - Not being a big fan of something
  2. The meat from adult sheep
  3. To fill something
  4. Milk, cheese and things like that
  5. Be in a ... - Being in trouble
  6. The base of the soup
  7. To take a specific amount of something
  8. You make hummus from it
  9. Used in the soup that we eat on Christmas
  10. You use it to whip cream
  11. In other words: consumption
  12. A vegetable from the Familiada
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  1. An amount you take with your hand
  2. An equipment that separates e.g. water from pasta
  3. Spoon, fork and knife
  4. A process of taking something out of a freezer to unfreeze it
  5. You do it to get inside of an oven hot
  6. You can drink through it
  7. A piece of ... - Something easy
  8. A herb from the meme with Makłowicz
  9. You give it to a waiter for a good service

21 Clues: To fill something • The base of the soup • Spoon, fork and knife • You make hummus from it • You can drink through it • You use it to whip cream • The meat from adult sheep • In other words: consumption • Be in a ... - Being in trouble • A vegetable from the Familiada • A piece of ... - Something easy • An amount you take with your hand • Milk, cheese and things like that • ...

Alimentum and Proconnect Crossword for Rewards! 2021-10-25

Alimentum and Proconnect Crossword for Rewards! crossword puzzle
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  1. what kind of support does HMO provide inants?
  2. what type of professionals was this site exlusively designed for?
  3. where can you find a nutrition hub available 24/7 for clinical reosurces?
  4. what type of support web portal is proconnect?
  5. where do you sign up?
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  1. who can you send samples directly to with ease?
  2. ____through easy-to-find science-based nutrition education tools
  3. is alimentum available on WIC in Colorado?
  4. _______great Alimentum
  5. the content is tailored to your....?
  6. ____with your patients using valuable patient educations materials
  7. ____your nutrition expertise with clincally backed nutrition resources
  8. when is alimentum with 2'-FL HMO coming?
  9. in addition to Lutein and Vitamin D, what does Similac and Alimentum (and all FDA approved formula) contain to help brain develpoment?

14 Clues: where do you sign up? • _______great Alimentum • the content is tailored to your....? • when is alimentum with 2'-FL HMO coming? • is alimentum available on WIC in Colorado? • what kind of support does HMO provide inants? • what type of support web portal is proconnect? • who can you send samples directly to with ease? • ...

Nutrition 2024-03-14

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. This word is a synonym for eating
  2. This word starts with M and is an antonym to nutrition
  3. This word is someone who has a nutritious diet
  4. This word is a way to get nutrition
  5. This is a 9 lettered word that means to be nutritious
  6. This word starts with W and means it is a whole food with much nutrition
  7. This word is a source of nutrition
  8. This word means something that is nourished
  9. This word starts with E and means you can eat it
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  1. This word starts with V and means something full of one type of nutrient
  2. This is an 11 lettered word that means to be nourished
  3. This means something that has many benefits in it
  4. This word is caused by nutrition and starts with H
  5. This word means something that is very nutritious
  6. This word is a synonym to the word that means you can eat it

15 Clues: This word is a synonym for eating • This word is a source of nutrition • This word is a way to get nutrition • This word means something that is nourished • This word is someone who has a nutritious diet • This word starts with E and means you can eat it • This means something that has many benefits in it • This word means something that is very nutritious • ...

Nutrition 2021-05-04

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. binge on food and then purge the food from the body
  2. drinking beverages or eating foods in their natural form
  3. come from plants
  4. food that is found in its original form
  5. come from lean animal products and plants
  6. eating sweets, greasy foods and other high calorie foods sparingly
  7. eating to excess
  8. the measurement of heat energy contained in a given amount of food
  9. tumors that are cancer
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  1. eating empty calories that do not supply enough vitamins and minerals to maintain the body
  2. food that has been precooked, preserved and enriched
  3. organic compounds that maintain body functions
  4. tumors that are not cancer
  5. makes up 82% of your body
  6. eating many different types of natural foods
  7. inorganice compounds that maintain body functions
  8. come from animal products
  9. abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, metastasize
  10. self starvation

19 Clues: self starvation • come from plants • eating to excess • tumors that are cancer • makes up 82% of your body • come from animal products • tumors that are not cancer • food that is found in its original form • come from lean animal products and plants • eating many different types of natural foods • organic compounds that maintain body functions • ...

NUTRITION 2019-04-30

NUTRITION crossword puzzle
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  1. Starch and fibre belong to this group of carbohydrates
  2. Trans fats are found in these foods
  3. These substances provide energy, form body tissue and are necessary for growth
  4. This nutrient should be around 20% of a diet
  5. These fats can reduce bad cholesterol
  6. An example of a simple carbohydrate
  7. Fats that are mostly solid at room temperature
  8. An example of a plant based essential protein
  9. A function of fat
  10. Saturated and trans fats can cause this
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  1. Abbreviation for carbohydrates
  2. These fats contain omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids
  3. Another name for fats
  4. a type of fat
  5. The study of food
  6. Made up of simple and complex
  7. Chemical process that your body breaks down food to release energy
  8. The amount of essential acids
  9. Building blocks of proteins

19 Clues: a type of fat • The study of food • A function of fat • Another name for fats • Building blocks of proteins • Made up of simple and complex • The amount of essential acids • Abbreviation for carbohydrates • Trans fats are found in these foods • An example of a simple carbohydrate • These fats can reduce bad cholesterol • Saturated and trans fats can cause this • ...

nutrition 2023-09-18

nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. provide the most calories per gram of all the nutrients
  2. take longer for the body to break down, keeping blood sugar levels constant: bread, rice, pasta, beans and other veggies
  3. The process of taking in food and using it for energy and growth.
  4. Proteins that are missing one or more of the essential amino acids; found in plant sources such as nuts and legumes
  5. a learned desire for food that is based on emotional and other factors rather than nutritional need.
  6. are made when hydrogen is added to vegetable oils
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  1. Proteins containing all the essential amino acids; found only in soy and animal foods (meats and dairy products)
  2. are sugars and starches in foods
  3. compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
  4. are sugars and should be carefully restricted by diabetics due to the spike it can cause in blood sugar:found in milk, fruits and table sugar.
  5. helps make red blood cells and carries oxygen in the blood
  6. this vitamin helps prevent birth defects
  7. your body's way of telling you it needs nutrients.
  8. Substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
  9. nutrient needed to build cells and tissues
  10. a form of complex carbohydrates from plants that humans cannot digest. It's the tough stringy parts of raw fruits, raw veggies, whole wheat and grains.
  11. are needed for healthy bones and teeth
  12. vitamins that are fat soluble
  13. should be carefully restricted by people with hypertension

19 Clues: vitamins that are fat soluble • are sugars and starches in foods • are needed for healthy bones and teeth • this vitamin helps prevent birth defects • nutrient needed to build cells and tissues • are made when hydrogen is added to vegetable oils • your body's way of telling you it needs nutrients. • provide the most calories per gram of all the nutrients • ...

Nutrition 2023-09-18

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. Carries oxygen to the blood
  2. Needed in large amounts
  3. Proteins missing one or more essential amino acids
  4. Needed for bone health
  5. Proteins with all essential amino acids
  6. Needed in small amounts
  7. In starchy foods, provides energy for the body
  8. Can cause a spike in blood sugar
  9. Vitamins that are fat soluble
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  1. Can be dangerous for people with hypertsension, Salt
  2. Your body telling you it needs nutrients
  3. Takes longer for the body to break down
  4. The desire for food
  5. Form body cells, protects nerves,keeps body warm
  6. Builds muscles and repairs tissues
  7. Compounds that help regulate vital body processes
  8. Tough, stringy parts of food,type of carbs humans cant digest
  9. Helps prevent birth defects
  10. Made with added hydrogen

19 Clues: The desire for food • Needed for bone health • Needed in large amounts • Needed in small amounts • Made with added hydrogen • Carries oxygen to the blood • Helps prevent birth defects • Vitamins that are fat soluble • Can cause a spike in blood sugar • Builds muscles and repairs tissues • Takes longer for the body to break down • Proteins with all essential amino acids • ...