nutrition Crossword Puzzles

Nutrition 2022-03-09

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  1. Build muscles, cause chemical reactions in the body, transport nutrients, prevent illness, and carry out other functions.
  2. Sugars that are digested quickly, causing spikes in blood sugar and making you feel hungry sooner.
  3. proteins that contain all essential amino acids.
  4. fats that are liquid at room temperature
  5. Starches that take longer to break down and provide more lasting energy in the body than simple carbohydrates.
  6. Cholesterol that sticks to walls of blood vessels
  7. Cholesterol that protects against heart disease
  8. nutrient that promotes normal growth gives you energy and keeps your skin healthy.
  9. The nine amino acids your body cannot make are called
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  1. Substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
  2. Waxy fat like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.
  3. proteins that do not contain all essential amino acids
  4. fats that are solid at room temperature
  5. The nutrient group used to build and repair cells.
  6. Starches and sugars found in foods that provide the body with energy.

15 Clues: fats that are solid at room temperature • fats that are liquid at room temperature • Cholesterol that protects against heart disease • proteins that contain all essential amino acids. • Cholesterol that sticks to walls of blood vessels • The nutrient group used to build and repair cells. • The nine amino acids your body cannot make are called • ...

Nutrition 2023-03-09

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  1. Unit of measurement of the fuel value of food.
  2. Group of substances necessary for normal
  3. by the liver or eaten in food.
  4. and maintenance of health.
  5. To control or adjust.
  6. essential for heat, energy, and growth.
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  1. To break down substances in cells to obtain
  2. A type of lipid, or fat, found in the body;
  3. fats, oils, triglycerides, etc.
  4. poorly balanced diet or by a medical condition.
  5. Any of a group of organic compounds, including
  6. Necessary
  7. Lacking something.
  8. Complex compound found in plant and animal
  9. Poor nutrition caused by an insufficient

15 Clues: Necessary • Lacking something. • To control or adjust. • and maintenance of health. • by the liver or eaten in food. • fats, oils, triglycerides, etc. • essential for heat, energy, and growth. • Group of substances necessary for normal • Poor nutrition caused by an insufficient • Complex compound found in plant and animal • To break down substances in cells to obtain • ...

Nutrition 2022-04-15

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  1. Must have either ⅓ fewer calories or 50% less fat
  2. Must have 3 grams of fat or less per serving
  3. Raised on a local farm and can be less nutritious
  4. Creates new and innovative products that meet nutritional and food safety standards. Often works in a food manufacturing company.
  5. Designs meals and diet programs to help people achieve their nutritional goals. Not every nutritionist is a registered dietitian..
  6. Unprocessed food in a raw state that has not been frozen or undergone any form of heat processing or preservation
  7. No more than 5% of that food is produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or other artificial agents and has been certified by a USDA accredited agency
  8. May work for any diet or nutrition publication. Can work for themselves creating blogs or writing books. Also, may work designing literature and public health information for research companies or government entities.
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  1. May work in schools, hospitals and other organizations that handle meals to ensure the food provided meets nutritional standards.
  2. May work in a restaurant or as a private chef. Often charged with preparing a special diet for his or her client.
  3. Based on observed or experimentally determined estimates of nutrient intake by a group(s) of healthy people-used when an RDA cannot be determined
  4. Has the credential “RD”, which stands for Registered Dietitian. They are a food and nutrition expert who advises and teaches people about healthy eating habits.
  5. Must have 0.5 gram of fat per serving
  6. Helps individual clients manage their weight loss.
  7. Develops recipes, analyzes products for nutritional labeling, Also, promotes and educates consumers about the nutritional value of foods.

15 Clues: Must have 0.5 gram of fat per serving • Must have 3 grams of fat or less per serving • Must have either ⅓ fewer calories or 50% less fat • Raised on a local farm and can be less nutritious • Helps individual clients manage their weight loss. • May work in a restaurant or as a private chef. Often charged with preparing a special diet for his or her client. • ...

nutrition 2022-09-13

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  1. are chemical substances from food
  2. is permits personalized approach
  3. helps build bones and teeth
  4. are growth and repair of body tissues
  5. is fatty substance found in every body
  6. grain has parts of the kernel removed
  7. does not provide energy and our bodys have 65% water
  8. are sources of food energy
  9. are sources of energy and macronutrients
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  1. are solid room temperature
  2. is nutrients that have been added to food improve its nutrients value
  3. acids are building blocks for your cells
  4. are the major sources of energy
  5. are organic substances needed in small amounts for normal growth and the maintenance of good health
  6. means nutrients that were lost during processing

15 Clues: are solid room temperature • are sources of food energy • helps build bones and teeth • are the major sources of energy • is permits personalized approach • are chemical substances from food • are growth and repair of body tissues • grain has parts of the kernel removed • is fatty substance found in every body • acids are building blocks for your cells • ...

Nutrition 2023-01-26

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  1. What kind of acids form proteins
  2. Gets broken down into glucose when in body
  3. Helps to reduce risks of Colon cancer and Heart disease
  4. Supplies your body with energy, forms your cells, etc
  5. Makes cell membranes and nerve tissue
  6. Unit of measurement used to determine food value
  7. Trans fats contains ____ benefits for your body
  8. Number of essential amino acids
  9. Extra carbs are converted into this
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  1. Gives vitamins C and B
  2. First class of nutrients
  3. Carbohydrates ____ energy for your body functions
  4. ___ Amino acids are ones that your body can make on its own
  5. Fat that's solid at room temperature
  6. What is released when your body uses nutrients

15 Clues: Gives vitamins C and B • First class of nutrients • Number of essential amino acids • What kind of acids form proteins • Extra carbs are converted into this • Fat that's solid at room temperature • Makes cell membranes and nerve tissue • Gets broken down into glucose when in body • What is released when your body uses nutrients • ...

Nutrition 2023-01-26

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  1. when the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
  2. functions in the nervous system
  3. smaller substance of a protein
  4. maintains water balance
  5. a source of energy for your body
  6. maintaining internal temperature
  7. Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  8. protein from animal sources like meat or fish
  9. causes rapid breathing and weak heartbeat
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  1. protect healthy cells from damage caused by normal aging process
  2. a type of vitamin that can be stored and saved for later
  3. the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
  4. the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down in units
  5. a type of complex carbo hydrates
  6. protein from plants that lack amino acids

15 Clues: maintains water balance • smaller substance of a protein • functions in the nervous system • a type of complex carbo hydrates • a source of energy for your body • maintaining internal temperature • protein from plants that lack amino acids • causes rapid breathing and weak heartbeat • protein from animal sources like meat or fish • ...

Nutrition 2023-04-28

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  1. lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (unsaturated)
  2. lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (saturated)
  3. a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds
  4. any of the class of sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar
  5. a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon containing at least one double bond
  6. a carbohydrate whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together
  7. any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
  8. having carbon–carbon double or triple bonds and therefore not containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms
  9. a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon containing at least one triple bond
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  1. a carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide units
  2. any of a large group of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose, containing hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water and used as structural materials and for energy storage within living tissues
  3. organic compound that has a covalently bonded OH functional group attached to an alkyl group
  4. containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms and so having no carbon–carbon double or triple bonds
  5. two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties
  6. any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms

15 Clues: a carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide units • a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds • lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (saturated) • lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (unsaturated) • a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon containing at least one double bond • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-19

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  1. a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink
  2. an essential source of energy in the diet
  3. a type of sugar that is found naturally in fruit and honey
  4. a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves, either to lose weight or be healthier in general
  5. the current standard unit of energy measurement
  6. most readily converted energy source. Good sources include rice, bread, cereal, legumes, fruits and vegetables which also provide important nutrients
  7. the fuel we need from food to function and be active
  8. the food necessary for growth, health, and good condition
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  1. an electrolyte that helps maintain acid-base balance of the blood, helps regulate blood pressure and water balance in cells and aids in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission
  2. important for growth of body cells and makes up virtually every part of the body
  3. the yellowing of the skin due to excessive bilirubin build-up in the blood. This may be caused by high levels of red blood cell destruction
  4. a relationship between a specific nutrient in a food and prevention of a particular disease or health related condition
  5. dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, that are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes
  6. a measurement of energy
  7. found in dairy products, fortified soy drinks, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds

15 Clues: a measurement of energy • an essential source of energy in the diet • the current standard unit of energy measurement • the fuel we need from food to function and be active • the food necessary for growth, health, and good condition • a type of sugar that is found naturally in fruit and honey • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-08

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  1. You need to drink me to prevent dehydration
  2. a good source of Vitamin A.
  3. This mineral is needed for strong teeth
  4. this solution tests for the presence of sugar / glucose
  5. this solution tests for the presence of starch
  6. If you eat Vitamin C you will avoid this illness
  7. I am good for growth and repair
  8. this solution test for the presence of fats
  9. Is a good example of where you would find fibre
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  1. This is defined as eating everything in moderation and ensuring food from each food group is eaten
  2. I am very tasty, but you should eat me in moderation
  3. I am not digested but I am needed to keep food moving through the gut
  4. If you do not have enough vitamin D in your diet you might suffer from this illness
  5. this solution tests for the presence of protein
  6. You need to eat me to get energy

15 Clues: a good source of Vitamin A. • I am good for growth and repair • You need to eat me to get energy • This mineral is needed for strong teeth • You need to drink me to prevent dehydration • this solution test for the presence of fats • this solution tests for the presence of starch • this solution tests for the presence of protein • ...

Nutrition 2021-02-10

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  1. is high in omega-3
  2. fiber Dietary fiber also may help lower your risk for heart disease and reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes
  3. fat and trans fat help reduce your risk of heart disease.
  4. can help to maintain bone strength and keep bones healthy during older age
  5. intake may reduce cardiovascular health during adulthood.
  6. in your diet may also help keep bones strong
  7. help reduce the risk of developing several health problems such as heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, bone loss and osteoporosis, and diabetes.
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  1. cereal is a source of B12
  2. consumption during older adulthood may reduce chronic disease
  3. is a chain of amino acids
  4. helps to keep the urinary tract and kidneys healthy
  5. is low in saturated fat
  6. provide protein, calcuim and other important nutrients
  7. is a good source of vitamin D
  8. are good sources of fiber and vitamin B

15 Clues: is high in omega-3 • is low in saturated fat • cereal is a source of B12 • is a chain of amino acids • is a good source of vitamin D • are good sources of fiber and vitamin B • in your diet may also help keep bones strong • helps to keep the urinary tract and kidneys healthy • provide protein, calcuim and other important nutrients • ...

Nutrition 2021-09-08

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  1. witch are nutrients that occur naturally
  2. helps protect healthy cells from damage
  3. nutrients made by living things
  4. it regulates many processes in our cells
  5. helps build and maintain bones and teeth
  6. are nutrients made of carbon
  7. the amount of energy from a broken down nutrient
  8. a type of complex carbohydrate
  9. store energy for later
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  1. is a process where your body breaks down food
  2. if a persons diet does not include iron
  3. forms part of some amino acid and vitamin b
  4. when the body maintains order
  5. is a waxy fat like substance
  6. serious reduction in the body's water content

15 Clues: store energy for later • are nutrients made of carbon • is a waxy fat like substance • when the body maintains order • a type of complex carbohydrate • nutrients made by living things • helps protect healthy cells from damage • if a persons diet does not include iron • witch are nutrients that occur naturally • it regulates many processes in our cells • ...

Nutrition 2021-09-07

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  1. A condition that is caused by lack of iron
  2. Vitamins (A, D, E, and K) that dissolve in fatty substances
  3. One dehydration symptom
  4. One or more unsaturated bonds in a spot that hydrogen can reach it
  5. The smaller chemical bounded links in proteins
  6. Chemically linked sugars
  7. Vitamins (B and C) that dissolve in water
  8. The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
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  1. fats that have any hydrogen the carbon atoms are capable of holding
  2. Sugar
  3. Nutrients that are found in soil and rocks naturally
  4. Dissolved substances inside of water
  5. Vitamins that help prevent damage from aging and cancer to healthy cells
  6. The process of keeping a constant state internally
  7. The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down

15 Clues: Sugar • One dehydration symptom • Chemically linked sugars • Dissolved substances inside of water • Vitamins (B and C) that dissolve in water • A condition that is caused by lack of iron • The smaller chemical bounded links in proteins • The process of keeping a constant state internally • Nutrients that are found in soil and rocks naturally • ...

Nutrition 2021-09-07

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  1. these fats are add when manufacturers add hydrogen to vegetable oil
  2. a waxy substance found only in animal products
  3. what left over carbs are converted into
  4. These supply energy for your bodies functions
  5. nine amino acids the body can't produce on its own are ____ amino acids
  6. a series of chemical reactions that occur inside your cells which release energy
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  1. vitamins that help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process as well as certain types of cancer
  2. maintains body temperature, forms your cells
  3. the process of maintaining a steady state inside you body
  4. nutrients which occur naturally in rocks and soil
  5. helps prevent constipation
  6. the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in
  7. helps maintain and form bones and teeth
  8. fats, carbs, and proteins are sources of ____
  9. not simple but ___ carbs

15 Clues: not simple but ___ carbs • helps prevent constipation • what left over carbs are converted into • helps maintain and form bones and teeth • maintains body temperature, forms your cells • These supply energy for your bodies functions • fats, carbs, and proteins are sources of ____ • a waxy substance found only in animal products • ...

Nutrition 2018-04-29

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  1. good source of Vitamin A
  2. deficiency disease which leads to soft bendy bones
  3. component needed in small quantities by the body
  4. milk is an important source of this mineral
  5. source of good, healthy fat
  6. source of vegetarian protein
  7. high source of animal protein
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  1. food component that provides high energy
  2. fruit high in Vitamin C
  3. deficiency disease which leads to bleeding gums
  4. lack of this nutrient causes night blindness
  5. vegetable high in Iron
  6. component needed for growth
  7. lack of this mineral causes Goitre (enlarged thyroid glands)
  8. source of calcium and Vitamin D

15 Clues: vegetable high in Iron • fruit high in Vitamin C • good source of Vitamin A • component needed for growth • source of good, healthy fat • source of vegetarian protein • high source of animal protein • source of calcium and Vitamin D • food component that provides high energy • milk is an important source of this mineral • lack of this nutrient causes night blindness • ...

Nutrition 2024-01-03

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  1. Small acid units that make up a protein.
  2. The starches and sugars found in foods.
  3. A kind of fat formed when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil during processing.
  4. The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health.
  5. Substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
  6. Compounds that help to regulate body processes, fight disease, and produce energy.
  7. A waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.
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  1. A shortage of a nutrient.
  2. Fats that are usually solid at room temperature.
  3. A complex carbohydrate that the body cannot break down or use for energy. Lowers your risk of heart disease.
  4. Fats that are liquid at room temperature, and can lower risk of heart disease.
  5. The The nutrient group used to build and repair cells. Built of amino acids.
  6. Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy.
  7. Substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly.
  8. Required for every function of the human body. Helps to carry nutrients to your cells, aids digestion, removes waste, and cools you off.

15 Clues: A shortage of a nutrient. • The starches and sugars found in foods. • Small acid units that make up a protein. • Fats that are usually solid at room temperature. • The The nutrient group used to build and repair cells. Built of amino acids. • Fats that are liquid at room temperature, and can lower risk of heart disease. • ...

Nutrition 2024-09-18

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  1. banana belongs in this food group
  2. The first meal of the day
  3. Sweet substance often found in soda
  4. A dairy product high in calcium
  5. The process by which food is broken down in the body
  6. The body's main source of energy
  7. Something you eat out of a cone when it's hot outside
  8. What you should drink eight glasses of a day
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  1. The nutrient that builds and repairs muscles
  2. A fruit that keeps the doctor away
  3. The food group that includes bread, rice, and pasta
  4. The part of a plant that is not digested but helps move food through the digestive system
  5. carrot belongs in this food group
  6. A mineral important for strong bones and teeth
  7. milk belongs in this food group

15 Clues: The first meal of the day • A dairy product high in calcium • milk belongs in this food group • The body's main source of energy • banana belongs in this food group • carrot belongs in this food group • A fruit that keeps the doctor away • Sweet substance often found in soda • The nutrient that builds and repairs muscles • What you should drink eight glasses of a day • ...

Nutrition 2024-12-02

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  1. Can be saturated or unsaturated
  2. amino acids
  3. Good source of daily energy
  4. commonly used as supplement
  5. don't keep you full for long
  6. extremely important
  7. growth and development
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  1. 5 types
  2. amount of calories one needs in day
  3. bones
  4. dosen't work long term
  5. makes energy and connecter tissues
  6. percent glucose makes up in daily calories
  7. unit of energy
  8. keeps you full for longer

15 Clues: bones • 5 types • amino acids • unit of energy • extremely important • dosen't work long term • growth and development • keeps you full for longer • Good source of daily energy • commonly used as supplement • don't keep you full for long • Can be saturated or unsaturated • makes energy and connecter tissues • amount of calories one needs in day • percent glucose makes up in daily calories

Nutrition 2024-12-07

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  1. protein benefits include healthier _______ system
  2. vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus come from this
  3. fiber helps with this
  4. units used to measure the energy value of food
  5. you should eat mostly vegetables and ________
  6. fruit helps you to have healthier bones, teeth, and _____
  7. you get this from fruit
  8. comes from these
  9. dairy benefits include healthier _______,muscles, and heart
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  1. the activity level of a 16 year old female eating 2000 calories
  2. iron and zinc come from this
  3. eat ___________ vegetables
  4. these increase your bone mass
  5. you should only eat a little bit of ________
  6. you need to eat enough calories to have __________

15 Clues: comes from these • fiber helps with this • you get this from fruit • eat ___________ vegetables • iron and zinc come from this • these increase your bone mass • you should only eat a little bit of ________ • you should eat mostly vegetables and ________ • units used to measure the energy value of food • protein benefits include healthier _______ system • ...

Nutrition 2024-12-18

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  1. Proper hydration is crucial for all bodily functions, from digestion to temperature regulation. Water also helps with nutrient absorption and the elimination of waste products.
  2. Calories are units of energy. Each person has a different caloric need based on age, gender, activity level, and metabolic rate. Consuming too many or too few can lead to weight gain or loss.
  3. A type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest, fiber aids in digestion, helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and can lower cholesterol. High-fiber foods include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
  4. These are vitamins and minerals required in small amounts but are essential for growth, immune function, and overall health. Examples include Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and zinc.
  5. Foods: Highly processed foods tend to be high in unhealthy fats, sugars, and sodium. They may contribute to chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease if consumed excessively.
  6. Foods: These foods provide a high amount of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients relative to their calorie content. Examples include leafy greens, berries, nuts, and seeds.
  7. Healthy fats are important for brain function, hormone regulation, and energy. Sources include avocados, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish like salmon.
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  1. They are the body's main energy source and are found in foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Simple carbs provide quick energy, while complex carbs offer sustained energy.
  2. Proteins are essential for muscle repair, growth, and immune function. Good sources include meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds.
  3. and Minerals: These are essential for various bodily functions, such as bone health (calcium, Vitamin D), red blood cell formation (iron, folic acid), and immune system support (Vitamin C, Zinc).
  4. Nutrition is made up of three primary macronutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Each plays a vital role in providing energy and supporting bodily functions.
  5. Timing: When you eat can impact energy levels and metabolism. Eating smaller, balanced meals throughout the day helps maintain steady energy levels and supports metabolic health.
  6. Diet: A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein sources (like meat, legumes, and nuts), and dairy or dairy alternatives.
  7. Control: Eating the right portion sizes is essential for maintaining a healthy weight. Overeating, even healthy foods, can lead to weight gain.
  8. These are compounds that protect the body from oxidative stress and free radical damage, which can lead to chronic diseases. Common antioxidants include Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene found in fruits and vegetables.

15 Clues: Proteins are essential for muscle repair, growth, and immune function. Good sources include meat, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds. • Control: Eating the right portion sizes is essential for maintaining a healthy weight. Overeating, even healthy foods, can lead to weight gain. • ...

Nutrition 2025-11-18

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  1. Aids in digestion
  2. Contains fiber and carbohydrates
  3. Support the immune system and body functions
  4. Type of grain includes; Brown Rice
  5. Contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber
  6. Help absorb vitamins, provide energy
  7. Helps with
  8. Type of grain includes; White Bread, white rice
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  1. Body's main source of energy
  2. How food provides energy and nutrients to the body
  3. Contains calcium for building strong bones
  4. contains essential nutrients
  5. Help body processes and bone health
  6. Measure of energy
  7. Prevents dehydration

15 Clues: Helps with • Aids in digestion • Measure of energy • Prevents dehydration • Body's main source of energy • contains essential nutrients • Contains fiber and carbohydrates • Type of grain includes; Brown Rice • Help body processes and bone health • Help absorb vitamins, provide energy • Contains vitamins, minerals, and fiber • Contains calcium for building strong bones • ...

Nutrition 2026-02-25

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  1. A disease affecting blood sugar regulation
  2. The body's main source of quick energy
  3. A substance that helps protect cells from damage
  4. A substance in food that provides nourishment and supports growth
  5. An organic compound needed in small amounts for body function
  6. A plant nutrient that supports healthy digestion
  7. The process by which the body converts food into energy
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  1. A unit used to measure energy in food
  2. A nutrient needed for growth repair and muscle development
  3. A waxy substance in the blood linked to heart disease
  4. The process of maintaining proper water balance in the body
  5. A diet focused primarily on foods from plants
  6. A nutrient that provides long term energy and insulation
  7. A condition involving excessive body fat
  8. An inorganic nutrient such as iron or calcium

15 Clues: A unit used to measure energy in food • The body's main source of quick energy • A condition involving excessive body fat • A disease affecting blood sugar regulation • A diet focused primarily on foods from plants • An inorganic nutrient such as iron or calcium • A substance that helps protect cells from damage • A plant nutrient that supports healthy digestion • ...

Nutrition 2015-12-01

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  1. A sweet carb that is found in naturally grown foods.
  2. Essentially salt in foods.
  3. wheat or any other cereal crop used as food.
  4. The seeds, roots, stems, leaves, etc in plants.
  5. Fats that are usually solid at room temperature.
  6. Fats that are usually liquid at room temperature.
  7. Food from a plant with a seed in it.
  8. The nutrition group that is used to build and repair cells
  9. a special course of food which restricts oneself.
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  1. A unit of heat that measures the energy in food.
  2. The waxy, fat like substance used to build cells and make other substances.
  3. Containing or made from milk.
  4. The flesh of an animal prepared as food.
  5. The starches and sugars found in food.
  6. A complex carb that the body cannot break down or use for energy.

15 Clues: Essentially salt in foods. • Containing or made from milk. • Food from a plant with a seed in it. • The starches and sugars found in food. • The flesh of an animal prepared as food. • wheat or any other cereal crop used as food. • The seeds, roots, stems, leaves, etc in plants. • A unit of heat that measures the energy in food. • ...

Nutrition 2016-04-19

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  1. Being overweight.
  2. You need ______ to compete at your best ability.
  3. Related to the mind.
  4. A complete state of physical, mental and social well being.
  5. A bundle of fibrous tissue inside our bodies are called _______.
  6. Drinking fluids keeps you ________.
  7. Something where you interact with other people.
  8. Your bed is a place where you lie down and _____.
  9. Something that you eat.
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  1. You need nutrition to keep your ____ healthy.
  2. Something that beats inside your body.
  3. An activity requiring physical effort.
  4. When I exercise I'm being _______.
  5. another word for h2o.
  6. Football, basketball, tennis are all a _____.

15 Clues: Being overweight. • Related to the mind. • another word for h2o. • Something that you eat. • When I exercise I'm being _______. • Drinking fluids keeps you ________. • Something that beats inside your body. • An activity requiring physical effort. • You need nutrition to keep your ____ healthy. • Football, basketball, tennis are all a _____. • ...

Nutrition 2021-01-08

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  1. are organic compounds that combine to form proteins
  2. a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food
  3. a diet that was popular at the time
  4. a macronutrient found in food, along with protein and carbohydrate
  5. is also known as salt. too much of this is not good for you
  6. a stale food made by mixing flour and water
  7. a source of food that gives proteins and fats besides meat
  8. is a unit of energy.
  9. also known as roughage, is the part of plant-based foods (grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans) that the body can't break down
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  1. are the sugars, starches, and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and milk products
  2. a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
  3. the use of specific intake of nutrition for health or weight-management reasons
  4. a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
  5. food that consists of fish, octopus, shellfish, etc. Edible products from the sea
  6. large biomolecules, or macromolecules, consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues.

15 Clues: is a unit of energy. • a diet that was popular at the time • a stale food made by mixing flour and water • are organic compounds that combine to form proteins • a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food • a source of food that gives proteins and fats besides meat • is also known as salt. too much of this is not good for you • ...

Nutrition 2020-11-06

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  1. Fibre, Helps with digestion, found in plant-based foods.
  2. An essential nutrient which organisms require to perform bodily functions.
  3. A transparent, odorless liquid that is essential for normal bodily functions.
  4. Type of fat that is essential for body energy and cell growth.
  5. The human body's main source of energy, commonly found in dairy and fruit.
  6. A substance needed to build healthy cells, however in high levels can increase risk of heart disease.
  7. The kind of food that a person habitually eats.
  8. Organic compound that is essential for growth and nutrition in humans, required only in small amounts.
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  1. Nutrients that is added in order to enhance bodily functions
  2. A unit of measurement for the amount of energy within a serving of food.
  3. A type of molecule that is required for the structure, function and regulation of body cells, tissues, and organs.
  4. nutrients, Foods that are needed in large amounts, but are essential for bodily functions.
  5. nutrients, Foods that are needed in small amounts, but are essential for bodily functions.
  6. The food necessary for growth
  7. Fat, Unhealthy type of fat that can cause serious health effects if consumed in excess.

15 Clues: The food necessary for growth • The kind of food that a person habitually eats. • Fibre, Helps with digestion, found in plant-based foods. • Nutrients that is added in order to enhance bodily functions • Type of fat that is essential for body energy and cell growth. • A unit of measurement for the amount of energy within a serving of food. • ...

Nutrition 2021-07-07

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  1. High in energy but if you have too much you will crash afterwards.
  2. it is smaller than macronutrients.
  3. where people have to eat certain foods because of there condition.
  4. break down food into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.
  5. It is larger than micronutrients.
  6. where it can be a d, c, or a
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  1. energy for movement and your brain. it comes from rice, bread, and pasta
  2. Energy, insulation, temperature regulation absorption of vitamins. It comes from mostly oils, and meat.
  3. used figuratively as a symbol or type of firmness, strength, and fitness
  4. obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
  5. in good physical and mental health.
  6. a substance obtained by mining.
  7. fats solid at room temperature increases risk of heart disease.
  8. muscle building and recovering. It comes from meat, eggs, and fish
  9. the process of increasing in size.

15 Clues: where it can be a d, c, or a • a substance obtained by mining. • It is larger than micronutrients. • it is smaller than macronutrients. • the process of increasing in size. • in good physical and mental health. • obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. • fats solid at room temperature increases risk of heart disease. • ...

Nutrition 2023-01-26

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  1. mineral that helps the function of heart and water balance
  2. waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products.
  3. the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
  4. Proteins from plant sources
  5. Vitamins that help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process and cancer.
  6. mineral that maintains water balance in the body
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  1. Mineral that helps blood clotting and the functioning of your nervous system
  2. Proteins from animal sources
  3. Supply energy for your bodies functions
  4. A condition which red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
  5. made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils.
  6. Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  7. help with growth and repair of your bodies tissues
  8. Smaller links that are bound together chemically
  9. Supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protect nerves

15 Clues: Proteins from plant sources • Proteins from animal sources • Supply energy for your bodies functions • Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • Smaller links that are bound together chemically • mineral that maintains water balance in the body • help with growth and repair of your bodies tissues • mineral that helps the function of heart and water balance • ...

Nutrition 2023-01-26

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  1. Supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protect nerves
  2. waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products.
  3. mineral that maintains water balance in the body
  4. mineral that helps the function of heart and water balance
  5. Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  6. made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils.
  7. Vitamins that help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process and cancer.
  8. Proteins from plant sources
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  1. Supply energy for your bodies functions
  2. Proteins from animal sources
  3. Mineral that helps blood clotting and the functioning of your nervous system
  4. A condition which red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
  5. Smaller links that are bound together chemically
  6. the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
  7. help with growth and repair of your bodies tissues

15 Clues: Proteins from plant sources • Proteins from animal sources • Supply energy for your bodies functions • Smaller links that are bound together chemically • mineral that maintains water balance in the body • Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • help with growth and repair of your bodies tissues • mineral that helps the function of heart and water balance • ...

Nutrition 2023-01-26

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  1. They regulate many processes in your cell
  2. The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy
  3. Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  4. Makes up 65% of your body
  5. Found in healthy red blood cells
  6. supply energy to your body
  7. Helps prevent constipation
  8. The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units.
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  1. Helps the functioning of your nervous system
  2. maintain water balance
  3. waxy, fatlike substance that is found only found in animal products.
  4. supply your body with energy,from your cells, body temperature, and protect your nerves.
  5. Helps protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process.
  6. The process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
  7. weakness, rapid breathing and a weak heartbeat

15 Clues: maintain water balance • Makes up 65% of your body • supply energy to your body • Helps prevent constipation • Found in healthy red blood cells • They regulate many processes in your cell • Helps the functioning of your nervous system • weakness, rapid breathing and a weak heartbeat • Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • ...

nutrition 2023-01-26

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  1. Main energy source.
  2. Vitamins that protect cells from damage from aging
  3. Metals that help in nutritional health
  4. Non-energy producing nutrients produced by living things.
  5. Unhealthily low amount of red blood cells
  6. How much energy is produced when a nutrient is broken down.
  7. If you ate enough bananas you might get poisoned from this
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  1. Builds your muscle.
  2. How excess carbs are stored.
  3. Not enough water!
  4. The process of nutrients being used to produce energy.
  5. Produced when glycogen stores are full.
  6. Makes your bones strong
  7. Not technically a nutrient but still helps maintain intestinal health.
  8. The molecules that make up proteins.

15 Clues: Not enough water! • Builds your muscle. • Main energy source. • Makes your bones strong • How excess carbs are stored. • The molecules that make up proteins. • Metals that help in nutritional health • Produced when glycogen stores are full. • Unhealthily low amount of red blood cells • Vitamins that protect cells from damage from aging • ...

Nutrition 2023-02-22

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  1. measurement of energy in food
  2. food group made up mostly of carbohydrates
  3. carbs, fats and protein
  4. acids building blocks of protein
  5. food and drink we choose to consume
  6. water, vitamins and minerals
  7. most important nutrient
  8. foods high in nutrients, low in calories are nutrient _______
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  1. most of carbs should come in this form
  2. healthier type of fat
  3. primary energy source
  4. substances in food the body needs to function
  5. important nutrient for muscle growth
  6. _______ carbohydrates provide quick energy
  7. total number of food groups

15 Clues: healthier type of fat • primary energy source • carbs, fats and protein • most important nutrient • total number of food groups • water, vitamins and minerals • measurement of energy in food • acids building blocks of protein • food and drink we choose to consume • important nutrient for muscle growth • most of carbs should come in this form • ...

Nutrition 2023-04-14

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  1. Mineral that helps carry oxygen in theblood
  2. Essential nutrients required for various bodily functions
  3. Term used to describe nutritious foods and lifestyle choices
  4. Unit of energy found in food
  5. Nutritious foods that should be eaten daily
  6. Important for staying hydrated and healthy
  7. Nutrients that help keep the body healthy and functioning properly
  8. Main source of energy for the body
  9. Mineral important for proper muscle and nerve function
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  1. Nutritious foods that should be eaten daily
  2. Substances found in food that provide nourishment
  3. Essential nutrient for building muscle
  4. Term used to describe a healthy and varied diet
  5. Mineral that can be harmful in excess and is found in table salt
  6. Mineral important for strong bones and teeth
  7. Helps with digestion and can be found in fruits and vegetables

16 Clues: Unit of energy found in food • Main source of energy for the body • Essential nutrient for building muscle • Important for staying hydrated and healthy • Nutritious foods that should be eaten daily • Mineral that helps carry oxygen in theblood • Nutritious foods that should be eaten daily • Mineral important for strong bones and teeth • ...

Nutrition 2023-04-28

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  1. a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds
  2. lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (unsaturated)
  3. a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon containing at least one triple bond
  4. carbohydrates whose molecules consist of a number of sugar molecules bonded together
  5. any of the class of sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simple sugar
  6. any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms
  7. lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (saturated)
  8. organic compound that has a covalently bonded OH functional group attached to an alkyl group
  9. any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
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  1. any of a large group of organic compounds that include sugars, starch, and cellulose, containing hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water and used as structural materials and for energy storage within living tissues
  2. containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms and so having no carbon- carbon double or triple bonds
  3. having carbon- carbon double or triple bonds and therefore not containing the greatest possible number of hydrogen atoms
  4. a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon containing at least one double bond
  5. two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties
  6. a carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide units

15 Clues: a carbohydrate composed of two monosaccharide units • a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds • lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (saturated) • lipid formed from a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids (unsaturated) • a straight chain aliphatic hydrocarbon containing at least one double bond • ...

nutrition 2023-05-11

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  1. a protein found in wheat
  2. its found in bananas
  3. is often used to describe someone who doesn't get enough nutrition
  4. its on meat
  5. supplements a products that you take to supplement your diet
  6. nutrients essential dietary elements
  7. C a water soluble vitamin found in citrus
  8. one of the main types of nutrition
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  1. also know as glucose
  2. a technical term for fats
  3. for diets you count your
  4. something that is sweet tasting
  5. you took these as kids in the morning
  6. fat usually solid at room temp
  7. people go on these to loose weight

15 Clues: its on meat • also know as glucose • its found in bananas • a protein found in wheat • for diets you count your • a technical term for fats • fat usually solid at room temp • something that is sweet tasting • people go on these to loose weight • one of the main types of nutrition • nutrients essential dietary elements • you took these as kids in the morning • ...

Nutrition 2025-01-14

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  1. A gluten intolerance is called ___.
  2. Which macronutrient is most calorie-dense, providing 9 calories per gram?
  3. Max What health indicators can be improved by altitude training?
  4. What mineral is commonly lost through sweat and needs replenishment?
  5. A condition caused by dehydration during exercise.
  6. Dairy products are rich in protein and great for recovery.
  7. What is the minimum amount of sleep required for adolescent development?
  8. What is the recommended drink to replenish electrolytes during or after extensive exercise?
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  1. What carbohydrate keeps the digestive system healthy?
  2. The mineral ______ is needed for healthy bones.
  3. What mineral is essential for oxygen transport in red blood cells?
  4. What macronutrient is essential to have a good workout?
  5. What macronutrient builds and repairs your muscles?
  6. What muscle pain do you get after not working out for a long time?
  7. How many hours before a workout should you eat a meal high in carbohydrates?

15 Clues: A gluten intolerance is called ___. • The mineral ______ is needed for healthy bones. • A condition caused by dehydration during exercise. • What macronutrient builds and repairs your muscles? • What carbohydrate keeps the digestive system healthy? • What macronutrient is essential to have a good workout? • Dairy products are rich in protein and great for recovery. • ...

Nutrition 2024-09-24

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  1. this is a common food allergy
  2. milk, yogurt and cheese belong to this group
  3. A,B,C,D and K are examples
  4. romaine,green leaf, red leaf, iceburg all kinds of this
  5. My_____ is a guideline to help us eat a variety of foods
  6. this nutrient is essential to body functions each and every day
  7. bread, cereal, rice and pasta belong to this group
  8. zinc, magnesium, and sodium are examples
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  1. a substance that can clog arteries over time
  2. this nutrient is the main source of energy for our bodies
  3. chicken, beef, turkey and eggs are a good source of this nutrient
  4. the tough stringy parts of fruits and vegetables that the body cannot digest
  5. squash is an example of this
  6. another name for sodium
  7. kiwi is an example of this

15 Clues: another name for sodium • A,B,C,D and K are examples • kiwi is an example of this • squash is an example of this • this is a common food allergy • zinc, magnesium, and sodium are examples • a substance that can clog arteries over time • milk, yogurt and cheese belong to this group • bread, cereal, rice and pasta belong to this group • ...

Nutrition 2024-12-24

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  1. sugar people use in their coffee or baking
  2. the body’s preferred source of energy
  3. not getting the right amount of nutrients, or your body is not absorbing the nutrients you consume
  4. does not have one or more essential amino acids
  5. Starches, or chains of glucose linked together
  6. don’t eat food from animal sources
  7. Sugars include glucose, fructose, lactose, galactose, maltose, and sucrose
  8. provide vitamins, minerals, and other health promoting substances
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  1. persons body cannot properly digest a particular food
  2. body’s immune system reacts as if the food is harmful
  3. too many calories
  4. not enough nutrients
  5. has all nine essential amino acids in the same food
  6. naturally in dairy products
  7. naturally in fruits

15 Clues: too many calories • naturally in fruits • not enough nutrients • naturally in dairy products • don’t eat food from animal sources • the body’s preferred source of energy • sugar people use in their coffee or baking • Starches, or chains of glucose linked together • does not have one or more essential amino acids • has all nine essential amino acids in the same food • ...

Nutrition 2023-12-08

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  1. breaks down starch into sugars
  2. Needed for healthy bones and teeth
  3. also called trace elements, some of these are essential for bodily function
  4. vegetables this colour tend to be rich in vitamin C, iron and other minerals
  5. you need small amounts of these in your diet
  6. Exposure to this can help us get vitamin D
  7. source of energy
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  1. a simple sugar
  2. needed for red blood cells, a deficiency can lead to anaemia
  3. a mineral essential for muscles, nerves and bones
  4. orange food containing vitamin A, good for the eyes
  5. Aim for at least this many portions a day of fruit and vegetables
  6. These products are a source of calcium and protein
  7. Try and drink two litres of this a day
  8. nutrient responsible for growth and repair

15 Clues: a simple sugar • source of energy • breaks down starch into sugars • Needed for healthy bones and teeth • Try and drink two litres of this a day • nutrient responsible for growth and repair • Exposure to this can help us get vitamin D • you need small amounts of these in your diet • a mineral essential for muscles, nerves and bones • ...

Nutrition 2025-05-13

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  1. Type of fat found in Pork,Lamb and Milk
  2. Simple, Complex and Dietry Fibre are forms of this
  3. Recommended to have 5+ a day
  4. Ranking of carbs from 1-100
  5. Type of Carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
  6. Amount of food about the size of your palm
  7. Needed to avoid diseases such as anaemia
  8. Sunlight helps absorbs this
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  1. Needed for growth and repair in the body
  2. Veges and Fruit, Breads and Cereals, Milk and Milk Products and Meat are a part of the...
  3. All food gives you this
  4. Tasteless liquid that is essential to live
  5. Found in foods like oranges and lemons
  6. Milk products are high in this
  7. Elements that are necessary in the diet

15 Clues: All food gives you this • Ranking of carbs from 1-100 • Sunlight helps absorbs this • Recommended to have 5+ a day • Milk products are high in this • Found in foods like oranges and lemons • Type of fat found in Pork,Lamb and Milk • Elements that are necessary in the diet • Needed for growth and repair in the body • Needed to avoid diseases such as anaemia • ...

Nutrition 2021-08-27

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  1. things such as cookies, chips, candy (ect.)
  2. Made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
  3. a person who doesn’t eat meat and sometimes other animal products
  4. the practice of using seafood as the only source of meat in a diet that’s otherwise vegetarian
  5. is linked to good sleep and good choices
  6. foods such as, popcorn, brown rice, wheat bread (ect.)
  7. It provides energy and nutrients to keep the body and brain working through the afternoon.
  8. Such as fruits, legumes, and vegetables
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  1. the only nutrients that aren’t found in our body
  2. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
  3. Such as margarine, butter, nuts, vegetables, and shortening.
  4. the most important meal of the day
  5. chemical process that occurs within a living organism in order to maintain life
  6. beans, milk, and soybeans
  7. Is the main nutrient found in food such as meat, poultry,

15 Clues: beans, milk, and soybeans • the most important meal of the day • Made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. • Such as fruits, legumes, and vegetables • is linked to good sleep and good choices • things such as cookies, chips, candy (ect.) • the only nutrients that aren’t found in our body • foods such as, popcorn, brown rice, wheat bread (ect.) • ...

Nutrition 2021-09-07

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  1. fats that have at least one bond in place where hydrogen can be added
  2. supplies your body with energy and form energy from your cell.
  3. Whole-grain breads, cereals, vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc are all good food sources of...
  4. A condition where red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin.
  5. help grow and repair the body's tissues.
  6. They supply energy for your body's functions.
  7. nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil.
  8. important in the functioning of the heart and water balance.
  9. helps function the nervous system and it helps stop blood clotting
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  1. vitamins that help protect healthy cells from damage caused by aging, etc.
  2. The unit of measurement when the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
  3. a substance that is found in only animal products.
  4. fats that have all hydrogen that carbon atoms can hold.
  5. is needed for healthy red blood cells.
  6. helps maintain water balance within the body and it helps lower blood pressure.

15 Clues: is needed for healthy red blood cells. • help grow and repair the body's tissues. • They supply energy for your body's functions. • nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil. • a substance that is found in only animal products. • fats that have all hydrogen that carbon atoms can hold. • important in the functioning of the heart and water balance. • ...

Nutrition 2022-03-11

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  1. A mineral that helps regulate water content in the body.
  2. _____ are a concentrated source of energy.
  3. Helps with growth and repair of body tissue.
  4. Helps turn food into energy.
  5. Helps with normal cognitive function.
  6. _____ keeps us hydrated.
  7. A mineral that helps with the formation strong bones.
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  1. The nutrient that is the main source of heat and energy.
  2. Food that we eat on a daily basis is the definition of ______.
  3. Helps to make red blood cells.
  4. Helps with healthy vision.
  5. A vitamin that helps improve immune system.
  6. A vitamin that is essential for blood clotting.
  7. Helps to make thyroid hormones.
  8. A mineral that helps maintain strong bones and teeth.

15 Clues: _____ keeps us hydrated. • Helps with healthy vision. • Helps turn food into energy. • Helps to make red blood cells. • Helps to make thyroid hormones. • Helps with normal cognitive function. • _____ are a concentrated source of energy. • A vitamin that helps improve immune system. • Helps with growth and repair of body tissue. • ...

Nutrition 2022-09-02

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  1. Necessary to produce hemoglobin in healthy red blood cells
  2. Lack of water that can cause headaches and weakness
  3. Maintains heart function and water balance.
  4. Substances that regulate many cell processes. Sodium and potassium are examples
  5. Works with sodium to maintain water balance in the body in addition to lowering blood pressure
  6. Vitamins that protect healthy cells from damage caused by aging
  7. Used as materials to build the body's tissues
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  1. A condition where red blood cells do not have enough hemoglobin and are less efficient.
  2. Sugars and starches that supply the body with energy
  3. Liquid that makes up ~65% of the human body
  4. Essential nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  5. Essential to grow and maintain bones and teeth
  6. The process of maintaining steady bodily functions.
  7. Essential organic compounds that the body cannot produce
  8. Supplies the body with energy, forms cell structures, insulates body heat, and protect nerves

15 Clues: Liquid that makes up ~65% of the human body • Maintains heart function and water balance. • Used as materials to build the body's tissues • Essential to grow and maintain bones and teeth • Lack of water that can cause headaches and weakness • The process of maintaining steady bodily functions. • Sugars and starches that supply the body with energy • ...

Nutrition 2022-11-15

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  1. Food & Drug Administration
  2. Parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food
  3. food group that includes all foods made from seafood; meat, poultry, and eggs; beans, peas, lentils; and nuts, seeds, and soy products
  4. maximum amount of caffeine for teen in mg
  5. processes by which an animal or plant takes and utilizes food substances
  6. mineral most often associated with healthy bones and teeth
  7. Salt
  8. seed-bearing structure in flowering plants
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  1. A natural stimulant most commonly found in tea, coffee, and cacao plants.
  2. food group that includes milk, yogurt, cheese
  3. beverage that contains large amount of caffeine
  4. A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
  5. food group that includes bread and rice
  6. united states department of agriculture
  7. low iron

15 Clues: Salt • low iron • Food & Drug Administration • food group that includes bread and rice • united states department of agriculture • maximum amount of caffeine for teen in mg • seed-bearing structure in flowering plants • food group that includes milk, yogurt, cheese • beverage that contains large amount of caffeine • A condition in which bones become weak and brittle. • ...

NUTRITION 2022-01-27

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  1. reduces risk of colon cancer, constipation, and may reduce risk of heart disease
  2. supply energy for your body's nutrients
  3. vitamins that can be stored in the body to be used later
  4. supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and
  5. process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
  6. condition in which your red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
  7. nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  8. the 9 amino acids that your body cannot manufacture
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  1. your nerves
  2. fats that have all the hydrogen the carbon atoms can hold.
  3. dissolved substances that regulate many processes in your cells
  4. vitamins that cannot be stored in the body to use later
  5. when your body uses the nutrients in foods, a series of chemical reactions occurs inside your cells
  6. vitamins that help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging process as well as from certain types of cancer
  7. measures of unit and amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down

15 Clues: your nerves • supply energy for your body's nutrients • nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • the 9 amino acids that your body cannot manufacture • process of maintaining a steady state inside your body • vitamins that cannot be stored in the body to use later • vitamins that can be stored in the body to be used later • ...

nutrition 2022-01-27

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  1. amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down measured in units
  2. does not have all nine amino acids
  3. how many minerals are needed in significant amounts
  4. grow and repair body's tissues
  5. what percentage of your body is made out of water
  6. supply's your body with energy, forms your cells, and maintains body temperature
  7. what do these symptoms mean, weakness, rapid breathing, weak heartbeat
  8. a condition where the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
  9. what mineral can cause bad blood pressure
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  1. has all nine amino acids
  2. supply energy for your body's functions
  3. helps water balance and lowers blood pressure
  4. nine acids your body can manufacture
  5. helps functioning of the nervous system
  6. nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil

15 Clues: has all nine amino acids • grow and repair body's tissues • does not have all nine amino acids • nine acids your body can manufacture • supply energy for your body's functions • helps functioning of the nervous system • what mineral can cause bad blood pressure • helps water balance and lowers blood pressure • nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • ...

Nutrition 2022-01-27

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  1. A condition in which a person does not consume enough iron
  2. Can be fat-soluble or water-soluble
  3. Fatty substance found in animal products; any consumed is considered excess as your body produces all that it needs
  4. Chemical process where your body breaks down food
  5. When the body does not get enough water
  6. Vitamins that protect healthy cells from general aging
  7. Aids in the formation of bones and teeth
  8. A mineral that aids in balancing water
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  1. Nutrients that occur naturally in the ground
  2. The main source of energy for your body's functions
  3. A unit of energy found in food
  4. Can prevent constipation, reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps to prevent heart disease
  5. Process of maintaining a normal state in your body
  6. Building blocks for protein synthesis
  7. Primary function is to rebuild tissue

15 Clues: A unit of energy found in food • Can be fat-soluble or water-soluble • Building blocks for protein synthesis • Primary function is to rebuild tissue • A mineral that aids in balancing water • When the body does not get enough water • Aids in the formation of bones and teeth • Nutrients that occur naturally in the ground • Chemical process where your body breaks down food • ...

Nutrition 2022-06-10

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  1. the body's physical drive and need for food and energy
  2. a type of nutrient that helps with cell and tissue formation
  3. a type of fat formed by hydrogenation
  4. a type of mineral that assists with bone health
  5. a waxy, fat-like substance found in blood
  6. a type of fat that is solid a room temperature
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  1. a type of protein that contains all the essential amino acids
  2. a type of protein that DOES NOT have a good proportion of all the essential amino acids
  3. substances found in food that are needed for growth and energy
  4. compounds found in food that help regulate body processes
  5. the psychological desire for food
  6. a type of carbohydrate found in fruits, milk, and vegetables
  7. moves waste through the digestive system
  8. a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature
  9. a type of carbohydrate found in breads, legumes, rice, and pasta

15 Clues: the psychological desire for food • a type of fat formed by hydrogenation • moves waste through the digestive system • a waxy, fat-like substance found in blood • a type of fat that is solid a room temperature • a type of mineral that assists with bone health • a type of fat that is liquid at room temperature • the body's physical drive and need for food and energy • ...

Nutrition 2022-09-01

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. passes out of your body without being digested
  2. made when manufactures add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegtable oil.
  3. Process of mainting a steady state in your body
  4. vitamins can be stored in the body to be used later
  5. serve as a energy source
  6. from animal sources
  7. nutreints that occure naturally in rocks and soil
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  1. supply energy for your bodys functions
  2. Regulate many processes in your body
  3. Like carbohydrates proteins are long chains of smaller links that bound together chemically this is called
  4. chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy
  5. Ammount of energy released when nutrients and broken down is measured in units called calories
  6. 9 amico acids that the body cant manufacture
  7. it lacks one or more essential amino acids
  8. help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process

15 Clues: from animal sources • serve as a energy source • Regulate many processes in your body • supply energy for your bodys functions • it lacks one or more essential amino acids • 9 amico acids that the body cant manufacture • passes out of your body without being digested • Process of mainting a steady state in your body • nutreints that occure naturally in rocks and soil • ...

nutrition 2022-09-02

nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. water dissolved substances that regulate many processes in your cells
  2. the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
  3. nutrients that are made by living things and are only required in small amounts
  4. nutrients made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that supply energy for your body's functions
  5. serve as a source of energy and help in the role of growth and repairing cells
  6. help protect healthy cells from damage caused by normal aging process and cancers
  7. long chains of smaller proteins that are bound together
  8. a waxy, fatlike substance found in animal products
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  1. a condition in which the red blood cells do not gain enough hemoglobin
  2. supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temperature, and protect your nerves
  3. a type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants
  4. the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
  5. the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
  6. nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  7. substances your body needs to regulate bodily functions, promote growth, repair body tissues, and obtain energy

15 Clues: nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • a waxy, fatlike substance found in animal products • a type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants • long chains of smaller proteins that are bound together • the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body • the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down • ...

nutrition 2025-11-14

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  1. The building blocks of protein. There are 20 different types.
  2. Sugars and syrups that are added to foods or drinks
  3. Grains that contain all three parts of the kernel.
  4. A type of complex carbohydrate found in plant foods that the body can't digest.
  5. A type of fat that is usually solid at room temperature
  6. The body's main source of energy.
  7. nutrients that help regulate many body processes.
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  1. A type of fat that is usually liquid at room temperature
  2. A unit of energy found in food. It measures the amount of energy the food
  3. The process by which the body breaks down food into small, usable nutrient molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream
  4. Substances in food that the body needs to grow
  5. Essential for almost every body function, including regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients, and helping with digestion.
  6. Essential for building and repairing body tissues
  7. nutrients the body uses to form healthy bones
  8. (Lipids) A concentrated source of stored energy

15 Clues: The body's main source of energy. • nutrients the body uses to form healthy bones • Substances in food that the body needs to grow • Essential for building and repairing body tissues • nutrients that help regulate many body processes. • Grains that contain all three parts of the kernel. • Sugars and syrups that are added to foods or drinks • ...

NUTRITION 2025-10-13

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  1. when something harmful gets into food
  2. germs that can cause someone to be sick
  3. small organisams that can cause someone to be sick
  4. keeping yourself and your souroundings clean
  5. when Germs spread from one food to another
  6. stay free from harm or danger
  7. A temp range where bacteria can grow fast on food
  8. food that can go bad quickly
  9. signs you could be sick
  10. an illness caused by bacteria in canned food
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  1. a sickness caused from eating bad or contaminated foods
  2. quick help given to someone that's hurt
  3. keeping things clean to prevent illness
  4. food that last a long time without going bad
  5. germs that make people sick

15 Clues: signs you could be sick • germs that make people sick • food that can go bad quickly • stay free from harm or danger • when something harmful gets into food • germs that can cause someone to be sick • quick help given to someone that's hurt • keeping things clean to prevent illness • when Germs spread from one food to another • keeping yourself and your souroundings clean • ...

Nutrition 2026-03-18

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  1. a micronutrient
  2. carbohydrates, protein, Lipids
  3. end product of carbohydrates
  4. excess fat in diet
  5. build and repair cells
  6. needed in small quantity
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  1. liquid or solid at room temperature
  2. causes the deficiency rickets
  3. food that cannot be digested
  4. prevents tooth decay
  5. elements of protein
  6. a vitamin C deficiency
  7. deficiency in vitamin B
  8. is an energy deficiency
  9. makes up 65% of the human body

15 Clues: a micronutrient • excess fat in diet • elements of protein • prevents tooth decay • a vitamin C deficiency • build and repair cells • deficiency in vitamin B • is an energy deficiency • needed in small quantity • food that cannot be digested • end product of carbohydrates • causes the deficiency rickets • carbohydrates, protein, Lipids • makes up 65% of the human body • ...

Staying alive 2021-02-23

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  1. any living organism
  2. it’s in a plant or human keeping them alive
  3. a layer surrounding the cell
  4. each cell has a different job
  5. running/walking
  6. to see micro organisms
  7. a membrane
  8. breathing
  9. a liquid
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  1. a wall surrounding the cell
  2. the process of eliminating waste matter
  3. eating food
  4. bound organelle
  5. producing more of 1 creature
  6. it activates photosynthesis
  7. feeling liable to be offended or hurt
  8. it kills micro organisms
  9. a human or creature getting bigger
  10. Movement,respiration,sensitivity,growth,reproduction,excretion,Nutrition

19 Clues: a liquid • breathing • a membrane • eating food • bound organelle • running/walking • any living organism • to see micro organisms • it kills micro organisms • a wall surrounding the cell • it activates photosynthesis • a layer surrounding the cell • producing more of 1 creature • each cell has a different job • a human or creature getting bigger • feeling liable to be offended or hurt • ...

Jayden's crossword 2012-03-07

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  1. Obtained through dairy product and meats
  2. To get strong teeth and bones you must eat/drink substances containing...
  3. To believe you can do something leaving you physically and mentally strong
  4. Keeping good nutrition and hydrated helps give you a good...
  5. Food can bring people closer to form better...
  6. Most important to the human body, helping transport nutrients around the body, structure of cells, regulation of body temperature
  7. Needed for to help muscle contractions
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  1. The bodies main energy source
  2. ... and minerals are needed for a healthy nutrition
  3. Should be avoided as it makes you need to urinate more often loosing a lot of liquids
  4. A good nutrition protects you from gaining an..
  5. Important for adolescent muscle development and also helps repair and the growth of cells
  6. This helps to keep strong/good blood flow
  7. Something to gain out of a good nutrition and hydration
  8. Pressure/tension effecting you mentally causing you to be...

15 Clues: The bodies main energy source • Needed for to help muscle contractions • Obtained through dairy product and meats • This helps to keep strong/good blood flow • Food can bring people closer to form better... • A good nutrition protects you from gaining an.. • ... and minerals are needed for a healthy nutrition • Something to gain out of a good nutrition and hydration • ...

Nutrition 2022-09-01

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. passes out of your body without being digested
  2. made when manufactures add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegtable oil.
  3. Process of mainting a steady state in your body
  4. vitamins can be stored in the body to be used later
  5. serve as a energy source
  6. from animal sources
  7. nutreints that occure naturally in rocks and soil
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  1. supply energy for your bodys functions
  2. Regulate many processes in your body
  3. Like carbohydrates proteins are long chains of smaller links that bound together chemically this is called
  4. chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy
  5. Ammount of energy released when nutrients and broken down is measured in units called calories
  6. 9 amico acids that the body cant manufacture
  7. it lacks one or more essential amino acids
  8. help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process

15 Clues: from animal sources • serve as a energy source • Regulate many processes in your body • supply energy for your bodys functions • it lacks one or more essential amino acids • 9 amico acids that the body cant manufacture • passes out of your body without being digested • Process of mainting a steady state in your body • nutreints that occure naturally in rocks and soil • ...

Nutrition 2022-08-02

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  1. A unit of measurement that measures the amount of energy.
  2. To make something smaller or less in amount.
  3. The strength to do work and having the ability to do it.
  4. A generalised belief about a particular category of people. It is an expectation that people might have about every person of a particular group.
  5. Something that has been advised or suggested for a good purpose.
  6. A term which relates to the social behavior, institutions, and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.
  7. The main means of mass communication used to deliver information. This could be through broadcasting, publishing and the internet.
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  1. Involves the way in which a person lives through their interests, behaviours or opinions.
  2. Ivolves using resources to satisfy your needs. This could be through eating or drinking.
  3. A situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
  4. Something that is usual, standard or expected in society.
  5. To have the permission or ability to enter a place or communicate with others.
  6. A substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth.
  7. The process of causing something to absorb water. This may be through drinking water throughout the day to remain hydrated.
  8. An illness that disrupts normal physical or mental functions. This also can cause difficulty to an individual in their daily life.

15 Clues: To make something smaller or less in amount. • The strength to do work and having the ability to do it. • Something that is usual, standard or expected in society. • A unit of measurement that measures the amount of energy. • Something that has been advised or suggested for a good purpose. • ...

Nutrition 2022-09-21

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  1. cancerous tumor
  2. A disease that occurs for a long time or reoccurring through out life.
  3. A sudden disrupt in blood flow to the brain
  4. having to do with the heart
  5. high blood pressure
  6. Growth and spread of abnormal cells
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  1. vitamins that protect cells from damage and cancer
  2. process of your body breaking food down to release energy
  3. A fatty substance that builds on artery walls
  4. use of drugs to kill cancerous cells
  5. The start of the disease to where it travels
  6. Produce insulin but do not react normally to it
  7. Someone who produces little to no insulin
  8. A hormone that stimulates the body to take blood sugar.
  9. the units of the amount of energy released from nutrients

15 Clues: cancerous tumor • high blood pressure • having to do with the heart • Growth and spread of abnormal cells • use of drugs to kill cancerous cells • Someone who produces little to no insulin • A sudden disrupt in blood flow to the brain • The start of the disease to where it travels • A fatty substance that builds on artery walls • ...

Nutrition 2022-06-15

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  1. a waxy substance found in your blood.
  2. body’s natural physical drive to eat
  3. major component of hemoglobin
  4. psychological desire for food.
  5. colorless, transparent, odorless liquid
  6. type of fat which is not healthy in a diet
  7. a unit of energy
  8. macronutrient that is essential to building muscle mass.
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  1. sugar molecules
  2. body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy
  3. crystal form nutrient
  4. the food and drink regularly provided or consumed.
  5. type of fat which is liquid at room temperature.
  6. a type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest.
  7. source of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot make itself.

15 Clues: sugar molecules • a unit of energy • crystal form nutrient • major component of hemoglobin • psychological desire for food. • body’s natural physical drive to eat • a waxy substance found in your blood. • colorless, transparent, odorless liquid • type of fat which is not healthy in a diet • type of fat which is liquid at room temperature. • ...

Nutrition 2022-12-14

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. Fat found in plant-based foods.
  2. Major source of energy for the body.
  3. Measure used to estimate whether a person is a healthy weight for their height.
  4. Inorganic elements found in soil and water that the body needs in small quantities.
  5. Substances that are necessary for normal growth and development
  6. Chemical substances that give your body what it needs to grow and function properly.
  7. Weight-loss plans that often forbid eating certain types of food groups and may require the purchase of special, often costly, prepared meals.
  8. Fat found in animal based foods.
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  1. Fat found in food from animals, used to be found in many processed foods.
  2. Complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest.
  3. Ratio of the various components-fat, bone, and muscle- that make up a persons body.
  4. A nutrient that is known to help build muscle. Commonly found in meats like chicken.
  5. A unit of measuring the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of one liter of water by 1°C.
  6. Nutrient largely made up of fatty acids. Valuable source of energy.
  7. Not eating any food or drink except water for an entire day.

15 Clues: Fat found in plant-based foods. • Fat found in animal based foods. • Major source of energy for the body. • Complex carbohydrate that the body is unable to digest. • Not eating any food or drink except water for an entire day. • Substances that are necessary for normal growth and development • Nutrient largely made up of fatty acids. Valuable source of energy. • ...

Nutrition 2020-12-16

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. banana, apple, orange
  2. milk, cheese, yogurt
  3. moistens food
  4. source of energy
  5. the govt'l agency makes recs. for eating
  6. do this to burn calories
  7. secreted by the pancreas
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  1. secretes "spit"
  2. tells consumer about nutrition in food
  3. condition where sugar is not metabolized
  4. current recommendations for daily diet
  5. makes bones and teeth strong
  6. meat, beans, etc.
  7. secretes insulin
  8. celery, broccoli, lettuce

15 Clues: moistens food • secretes "spit" • secretes insulin • source of energy • meat, beans, etc. • milk, cheese, yogurt • banana, apple, orange • do this to burn calories • secreted by the pancreas • celery, broccoli, lettuce • makes bones and teeth strong • tells consumer about nutrition in food • current recommendations for daily diet • condition where sugar is not metabolized • ...

Nutrition 2021-09-09

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  1. The food that Vegetarians eat to get Amino Acids
  2. One of the 6 classes of Nutrients
  3. Which type of Vitamins can be stored in the body toy be used later
  4. The amount of energy released was measured in units called calories
  5. is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues
  6. made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetables and there in most foods
  7. a chemical element required as an essential nutrient by organisms to perform functions necessary for life
  8. Substances that may protect your cells against free radicals
  9. What percentage of water is your body made of
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  1. is a complex carb found in plants
  2. The chemical process in which your body breaks down food
  3. Used by your body for energy
  4. essential minerals—like sodium, calcium, and potassium
  5. the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements
  6. created when you eat proteins and your digestive system breaks them down

15 Clues: Used by your body for energy • is a complex carb found in plants • One of the 6 classes of Nutrients • What percentage of water is your body made of • The food that Vegetarians eat to get Amino Acids • essential minerals—like sodium, calcium, and potassium • The chemical process in which your body breaks down food • ...

Nutrition 2021-09-09

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. The food that Vegetarians eat to get Amino Acids
  2. One of the 6 classes of Nutrients
  3. Which type of Vitamins can be stored in the body toy be used later
  4. The amount of energy released was measured in units called calories
  5. is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues
  6. made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetables and there in most foods
  7. a chemical element required as an essential nutrient by organisms to perform functions necessary for life
  8. Substances that may protect your cells against free radicals
  9. What percentage of water is your body made of
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  1. is a complex carb found in plants
  2. The chemical process in which your body breaks down food
  3. Used by your body for energy
  4. essential minerals—like sodium, calcium, and potassium
  5. the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements
  6. created when you eat proteins and your digestive system breaks them down

15 Clues: Used by your body for energy • is a complex carb found in plants • One of the 6 classes of Nutrients • What percentage of water is your body made of • The food that Vegetarians eat to get Amino Acids • essential minerals—like sodium, calcium, and potassium • The chemical process in which your body breaks down food • ...

Nutrition 2021-02-24

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. Stores energy for future use
  2. individual link of a protein chain
  3. Chemical process gaining energy for the body
  4. Nutrients with nitrogen along with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
  5. nutrients that are made by living things and assist with chem. reactions
  6. Supply energy for the body
  7. dissolved substances that regulate many processes in cells
  8. found in hole grain breads
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  1. vitamins that protect the cells from aging damage
  2. process of the body maintaining equilibrium
  3. nutrients that are found in rocks and plants naturally
  4. low levels of iron cause less hemoglobin in red blood cells
  5. Manufactured fats made with hydrogen
  6. A waxy, fatlike substance that is found in all the cells in your body
  7. The basic unit of energy

15 Clues: The basic unit of energy • Supply energy for the body • found in hole grain breads • Stores energy for future use • individual link of a protein chain • Manufactured fats made with hydrogen • process of the body maintaining equilibrium • Chemical process gaining energy for the body • vitamins that protect the cells from aging damage • ...

Nutrition 2021-02-24

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. Stores energy for future use
  2. individual link of a protein chain
  3. Chemical process gaining energy for the body
  4. Nutrients with nitrogen along with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
  5. nutrients that are made by living things and assist with chem. reactions
  6. Supply energy for the body
  7. dissolved substances that regulate many processes in cells
  8. found in hole grain breads
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  1. vitamins that protect the cells from aging damage
  2. process of the body maintaining equilibrium
  3. nutrients that are found in rocks and plants naturally
  4. low levels of iron cause less hemoglobin in red blood cells
  5. Manufactured fats made with hydrogen
  6. A waxy, fatlike substance that is found in all the cells in your body
  7. The basic unit of energy

15 Clues: The basic unit of energy • Supply energy for the body • found in hole grain breads • Stores energy for future use • individual link of a protein chain • Manufactured fats made with hydrogen • process of the body maintaining equilibrium • Chemical process gaining energy for the body • vitamins that protect the cells from aging damage • ...

Nutrition 2021-02-10

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  1. is a good source of vitamin D
  2. help reduce the risk of developing several health problems such as heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, bone loss and osteoporosis, and diabetes.
  3. in your diet may also help keep bones strong
  4. provide protein, calcium and other important nutrients
  5. consumption during older adulthood may reduce chronic disease
  6. is low in saturated fat
  7. fiber also may help lower your risk for heart disease and reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes
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  1. can help to maintain bone strength and keep bones healthy during older age
  2. is a chain of amino acids
  3. are good sources of fiber and vitamin B
  4. fat and trans fat help reduce your risk of heart disease.
  5. cereal is a source of B12
  6. intake may reduce cardiovascular health during adulthood.
  7. is high in omega-3
  8. helps to keep the urinary tract and kidneys healthy

15 Clues: is high in omega-3 • is low in saturated fat • is a chain of amino acids • cereal is a source of B12 • is a good source of vitamin D • are good sources of fiber and vitamin B • in your diet may also help keep bones strong • helps to keep the urinary tract and kidneys healthy • provide protein, calcium and other important nutrients • ...

Nutrition 2021-02-23

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. is a waxy fatlike substance
  2. acids, smaller substance
  3. Help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by the normal aging
  4. soluble, dissolve in water
  5. dissolve in fatty materials
  6. helps prevent constipation and reduce risk of colon cancer and prevent heart disease
  7. are nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
  8. growth and repair of your body's tissues
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  1. Is the chemicals process by which your body breaks down food to release this energy
  2. proteins, animals sources
  3. fats, are made when manufacturers add hydrogen to the fat molecules in vegetable oils
  4. proteins, plant sources
  5. supply energy for your body's functions
  6. the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down is measured in units
  7. a condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin

15 Clues: proteins, plant sources • acids, smaller substance • proteins, animals sources • soluble, dissolve in water • is a waxy fatlike substance • dissolve in fatty materials • supply energy for your body's functions • growth and repair of your body's tissues • are nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil • ...

Nutrition 2021-11-09

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  1. one of the states of matter. It has a fixed shape and a fixed volume
  2. When particles spread and mix with each other without anything moving
  3. When there is liquid turning into a gas in all parts of a liquid, creating bubbles of gas in the liquid
  4. motion An erratic movement of small specks of matter caused by being hit by the moving particles that make up liquids and gases
  5. theory A theory used to explain the different properties and observations of solids, liquid and gases
  6. point The temperature at which a solid turns to a liquid
  7. A way of showing or representing something that helps you think about it or to find out about it
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  1. in state are physical changes because the chemicals in the substances do not change
  2. A tiny piece of matter that everything is made out of
  3. A gas or a liquid
  4. The amount of mass that one cubic centimetre of substance has. Often measured in grams per cubic centimetre (g/cm3)
  5. one of the states of matter. It has fairy strong forces of attraction
  6. you cool a gas it condenses into a liquid
  7. One of the states of matter. Moves about fast in all directions
  8. of state when a substance changes from one state of matter (solid, liquid or gas) into another
  9. are three different forms that a substance can be in; solid, liquid or gas. These are the three states of matter
  10. point The temperature at which liquid boils

17 Clues: A gas or a liquid • you cool a gas it condenses into a liquid • point The temperature at which liquid boils • A tiny piece of matter that everything is made out of • point The temperature at which a solid turns to a liquid • One of the states of matter. Moves about fast in all directions • one of the states of matter. It has a fixed shape and a fixed volume • ...

Nutrition 2023-01-23

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  1. amount of essential amino acids
  2. carbs found in unprocessed food
  3. calories in a gram of protein
  4. source of energy
  5. liquid at room temperature
  6. solid at room temperature
  7. found in most animal-based foods
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  1. carbs with naturally found sugar in food
  2. protein lacking in amino acids
  3. turns into glucose
  4. that has all essential amino acids
  5. found in fruits and veggies
  6. blood sugar
  7. how many types of carbs
  8. hydrates you

15 Clues: blood sugar • hydrates you • source of energy • turns into glucose • how many types of carbs • solid at room temperature • liquid at room temperature • found in fruits and veggies • calories in a gram of protein • protein lacking in amino acids • amount of essential amino acids • carbs found in unprocessed food • found in most animal-based foods • that has all essential amino acids • ...

Nutrition 2023-02-07

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. feed components that provide energy
  2. hay and pasture plants
  3. organic substances needed in small quantities to perform specific functions
  4. double sugars such as sucrose
  5. corn, wheat, oats, barley
  6. carb that provides strength and support to cell walls
  7. simple sugars such as glucose and fructose
  8. inorganic elements found in small amounts in the body
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  1. salt, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium
  2. organic compounds composed of amino acids
  3. excellent source of energy for most cells
  4. family of chemical compounds that include fats and oils
  5. cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, silicon, zinc
  6. converted into glucose in the digestive system
  7. saturated lipid compounds that are solid at room temperature

15 Clues: hay and pasture plants • corn, wheat, oats, barley • double sugars such as sucrose • feed components that provide energy • organic compounds composed of amino acids • excellent source of energy for most cells • simple sugars such as glucose and fructose • cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, silicon, zinc • salt, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium • ...

Nutrition 2023-02-07

Nutrition crossword puzzle
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  1. feed components that provide energy
  2. hay and pasture plants
  3. organic substances needed in small quantities to perform specific functions
  4. double sugars such as sucrose
  5. corn, wheat, oats, barley
  6. carb that provides strength and support to cell walls
  7. simple sugars such as glucose and fructose
  8. inorganic elements found in small amounts in the body
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  1. salt, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium
  2. organic compounds composed of amino acids
  3. excellent source of energy for most cells
  4. family of chemical compounds that include fats and oils
  5. cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, silicon, zinc
  6. converted into glucose in the digestive system
  7. saturated lipid compounds that are solid at room temperature

15 Clues: hay and pasture plants • corn, wheat, oats, barley • double sugars such as sucrose • feed components that provide energy • organic compounds composed of amino acids • excellent source of energy for most cells • simple sugars such as glucose and fructose • cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, silicon, zinc • salt, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium • ...

Nutrition 2023-04-03

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  1. An essential nutrient from plant and animal products; consists of many amino acid molecules linked together in long chains.
  2. A type of processed fat made from plant oil (corn, soybean, etc.); hydrogenated fat tends to be solid at room temperature and contains high amounts of trans fat.
  3. A simple sugar (glucose, fructose, lactose) found in fruit, milk, candy, and snack foods.
  4. The part of food that is necessary to sustain life; the six essential nutrients include carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water.
  5. the fat stored in the body (under the skin and around the organs)
  6. A plant oil (canola, corn, etc.) that is liquid at room temperature; consuming unsaturated fat does not appear to raise the risk of heart disease.
  7. A type of fat that increases the risk of heart disease; hydrogenated fats contain a high amount of trans fat.
  8. A special diet for endurance athletes that involves consuming extra amounts of carbohydrate; promotes the storing of more glycogen in your muscles and liver.
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  1. When the total calories consumed exceed the total calories burned; leads to weight gain.
  2. A type of processed fat made from plant oil (corn, soybean, etc.); hydrogenated fat tends to be solid at room temperature and contains high amounts of trans fat.
  3. A large molecule of carbohydrate; long chains of simple sugars link together to make complex carbohydrates (found in whole grains, vegetables, and some fruits).
  4. A unit of energy; describes how much energy is eaten or how much energy is burned.
  5. A type of processed fat made from plant oil (corn, soybean, etc.); hydrogenated fat tends to be solid at room temperature and contains high amounts of trans fat.
  6. A complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and in skeletal muscle; long chains of glucose molecules (simple sugar) link together to make glycogen.
  7. A type of fat from mostly animal products that is solid at room temperature and increases the risk of heart disease.
  8. The building blocks of protein; long chains of twenty-one unique amino acids link together to make protein molecules.
  9. A complex carbohydrate stored in plant cells (grains, vegetables, and fruits); long chains of simple sugars link together to make starch.

17 Clues: the fat stored in the body (under the skin and around the organs) • A unit of energy; describes how much energy is eaten or how much energy is burned. • When the total calories consumed exceed the total calories burned; leads to weight gain. • A simple sugar (glucose, fructose, lactose) found in fruit, milk, candy, and snack foods. • ...

Nutrition 2012-03-11

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  1. Important for growth and repairing of cells.
  2. For a good balanced diet and body warmth.
  3. Helps make strong bones.
  4. Important source of energy.
  5. Helps maintain nerve and muscle activity.
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  1. Needed for formation of red blood cells.
  2. Is when you have to much excess body fat.
  3. System Is a system of biological suctures within an organism that protects from disease.
  4. It helps tansport oxygen from the lungs to the cells.
  5. A substance that is made up of nutrients.
  6. It helps the body tempreture and helps with the structure of cells.
  7. It is a vital role in the body chemistry.
  8. It is used for growth and maintaing a healthy body.
  9. They are needed to keep the body working healthy.
  10. Helps with muscle contraption its also know as salt.

15 Clues: Helps make strong bones. • Important source of energy. • Needed for formation of red blood cells. • Is when you have to much excess body fat. • For a good balanced diet and body warmth. • A substance that is made up of nutrients. • It is a vital role in the body chemistry. • Helps maintain nerve and muscle activity. • Important for growth and repairing of cells. • ...

Nutrition 2013-10-28

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  1. are needed in small amounts
  2. is found in dairy products
  3. this is matching input to output
  4. a quick burst of energy
  5. eating to much is called
  6. breaks down fats
  7. eat too many carbs and the body will store this as?
  8. The bodies main source of energy
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  1. These aid in the process of digestion
  2. breaks down proteins
  3. this can be an adverse affect when dehydrated
  4. eating not emough is called
  5. power athletes might need more of this
  6. most absorption takes place in the small intenstine through what?
  7. breaks down carbohydrates

15 Clues: breaks down fats • breaks down proteins • a quick burst of energy • eating to much is called • breaks down carbohydrates • is found in dairy products • are needed in small amounts • eating not emough is called • this is matching input to output • The bodies main source of energy • These aid in the process of digestion • power athletes might need more of this • ...

Nutrition 2016-06-28

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  1. above a weight considered normal or desirable
  2. Undernutrition is a deficiency of calories or of one or more essential nutrients
  3. balance This means you have got everything you need from your diet
  4. the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats
  5. a lack or shortage
  6. Nutrient Intakes the amount of a nutrient that is enough to ensure that the needs of nearly all the population (97.5%) are being met
  7. Mass Index an approximate measure of whether someone is over- or underweight
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  1. Charts used by pediatricians and other health care providers to follow a child's growth over time
  2. lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat or not eating enough of the right things
  3. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
  4. Intakes how much of each food group you should have per day
  5. Reference Values A set of nutrient recommendations
  6. Food Intakes how much nutrients is given to the body within the day
  7. the state of being grossly fat or overweight
  8. balance the relationship between “energy in” (food calories taken into the body through food and drink) and “energy out” (calories being used in the body for our daily energy requirements)

15 Clues: a lack or shortage • the state of being grossly fat or overweight • above a weight considered normal or desirable • Reference Values A set of nutrient recommendations • Intakes how much of each food group you should have per day • balance This means you have got everything you need from your diet • Food Intakes how much nutrients is given to the body within the day • ...

Nutrition 2022-03-09

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  1. Starches that take longer to break down and provide more lasting energy in the body than simple carbohydrates.
  2. fats that are liquid at room temperature
  3. fats that are solid at room temperature
  4. Substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.
  5. nutrient that promotes normal growth gives you energy and keeps your skin healthy.
  6. Sugars that are digested quickly, causing spikes in blood sugar and making you feel hungry sooner.
  7. The nutrient group used to build and repair cells.
  8. Starches and sugars found in foods that provide the body with energy.
  9. proteins that contain all essential amino acids.
  10. Cholesterol that protects against heart disease
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  1. The nine amino acids your body cannot make are called
  2. Waxy fat like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances.
  3. proteins that do not contain all essential amino acids
  4. Build muscles, cause chemical reactions in the body, transport nutrients, prevent illness, and carry out other functions.
  5. Cholesterol that sticks to walls of blood vessels

15 Clues: fats that are solid at room temperature • fats that are liquid at room temperature • Cholesterol that protects against heart disease • proteins that contain all essential amino acids. • Cholesterol that sticks to walls of blood vessels • The nutrient group used to build and repair cells. • The nine amino acids your body cannot make are called • ...

Nutrition 2022-01-28

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  1. vitamins B and C
  2. maintains body temp. and protects nerves
  3. fat that's solid at room temp.
  4. vitamins A, D, E, and K
  5. 9 amino acids that aren't manufacture by the body
  6. excess causes high blood pressure
  7. the process of maintaining a steady state inside the body
  8. 10-35% of calorie intake
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  1. should be roughly 45-65% of daily calories
  2. commonly found in nuts, vegetables, and
  3. fat that's liquid at room temp.
  4. a waxy, fatlike substance found in animal products
  5. caused by low iron, can cause weakness and fatigue
  6. type of carbohydrate; starches
  7. type of carbohydrate; found in fruits

15 Clues: vitamins B and C • vitamins A, D, E, and K • 10-35% of calorie intake • fat that's solid at room temp. • type of carbohydrate; starches • fat that's liquid at room temp. • excess causes high blood pressure • type of carbohydrate; found in fruits • commonly found in nuts, vegetables, and • maintains body temp. and protects nerves • should be roughly 45-65% of daily calories • ...

nutrition 2022-02-10

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  1. energy content of food
  2. energy
  3. usableparts of food
  4. natural substance found in small quantities of food.
  5. thrwing up food because they think their fat.
  6. not eating
  7. needs good nutrients
  8. also needed to survive
  9. needed to survive
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  1. needed for cellular respration
  2. indejestible part of food
  3. another name for vitamin b
  4. people who dont get enough vitamin and and cant see in the dark
  5. b complex necessary for cellular respiration.
  6. vitamin d

15 Clues: energy • vitamin d • not eating • needed to survive • usableparts of food • needs good nutrients • energy content of food • also needed to survive • indejestible part of food • another name for vitamin b • needed for cellular respration • b complex necessary for cellular respiration. • thrwing up food because they think their fat. • natural substance found in small quantities of food. • ...

NUTRITION 2022-05-12

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  1. Month in which Mr. Raúl was born
  2. Process by which organisms get rid of wastes
  3. Process that happens during daytime in plants and it is the opposite of cellular respiration
  4. Cellular respiration takes place in this organelle
  5. Type of nutrient that, in the presence of oxygen, gives you energy
  6. Liquid substance in mammals' mouth that breaks sugar down
  7. type of nutrition in which the organism consumes other organisms to obtain organic and inorganic nutrients
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  1. Type of sugar found exclusively in plants, mainly in seeds
  2. Process by which gas exchange happens in the body
  3. Plant structure that stores a large amount of organic nutrients
  4. Process by which water exchange happens in the body
  5. Cellular respiration is a process by which our cells get _________
  6. Reactant used to detect starch in plants
  7. Process by which cells break down organic nutrients in the prescence of oxygen to get energy
  8. type of nutrition in which the organism produces its own organic nutrients

15 Clues: Month in which Mr. Raúl was born • Reactant used to detect starch in plants • Process by which organisms get rid of wastes • Process by which gas exchange happens in the body • Cellular respiration takes place in this organelle • Process by which water exchange happens in the body • Liquid substance in mammals' mouth that breaks sugar down • ...

Nutrition 2023-10-04

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  1. 3 servings a day gets you the calcium you need.
  2. _____ are a fruit, not a vegetable.
  3. Vitamin D can be produced by exposure of the skin to ____.
  4. Physical activity is
  5. _______ grains has more fiber, iron, and B vitamins.
  6. What kind of event should you make eating?
  7. A natural drive that protects you from starvation.
  8. Beans, nuts, fish, or chicken.
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  1. What should be limited in a diet? Can be replaced with a touch of spice.
  2. A fatlike substance that occurs only in food of animal origin.
  3. The study of how the body uses food.
  4. For a heart healthy diet you should limit what?
  5. The unit used to measure the energy value of food.
  6. The bodily process of breaking down food into simpler compounds the body can use.
  7. Has more fiber and fewer calories than juice.

15 Clues: Physical activity is • Beans, nuts, fish, or chicken. • _____ are a fruit, not a vegetable. • The study of how the body uses food. • What kind of event should you make eating? • Has more fiber and fewer calories than juice. • 3 servings a day gets you the calcium you need. • For a heart healthy diet you should limit what? • ...

Nutrition 2023-09-05

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  1. vitamins that help protect healthy cells from damage caused by the normal aging process
  2. heart and water balance
  3. carries oxygen to the lungs with hemoglobin
  4. not drinking enough water your body needs
  5. are made when manufacturers add hydrogen to fat molecules
  6. maintenance in bone or teeth
  7. lower blood pressure and balance
  8. dissolved substances that regulate processes within the cell
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  1. supply energy for the body's functions
  2. extra carbs the body cannot immediately use
  3. a condition in which red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
  4. the process of maintaining a stable body temperature
  5. nutrients that occur in rocks and soil
  6. proteins that form links of smaller chains
  7. whole grain breads, cereals, vegtables, fruits, and nuts

15 Clues: heart and water balance • maintenance in bone or teeth • lower blood pressure and balance • supply energy for the body's functions • nutrients that occur in rocks and soil • not drinking enough water your body needs • proteins that form links of smaller chains • extra carbs the body cannot immediately use • carries oxygen to the lungs with hemoglobin • ...

nutrition 2023-10-13

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  1. starchy foods that provide energy
  2. required in small quantities and essential for normal growth
  3. there are seven main types of these
  4. a mineral
  5. eight to ten hours of this is required
  6. we should have at least eight glasses per day
  7. another mineral
  8. used in tap water to make it safe
  9. for growth and development
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  1. strengthens bone and teeth
  2. a starchy food
  3. different types of these are found in starchy foods
  4. we need this to work and move around
  5. another mineral
  6. another name for salt
  7. another starchy food

16 Clues: a mineral • a starchy food • another mineral • another mineral • another starchy food • another name for salt • strengthens bone and teeth • for growth and development • starchy foods that provide energy • used in tap water to make it safe • there are seven main types of these • we need this to work and move around • eight to ten hours of this is required • ...

nutrition 2023-10-13

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  1. starchy foods that provide energy
  2. required in small quantities and essential for normal growth
  3. there are seven main types of these
  4. a mineral
  5. eight to ten hours of this is required
  6. we should have at least eight glasses per day
  7. another mineral
  8. used in tap water to make it safe
  9. for growth and development
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  1. strengthens bone and teeth
  2. a starchy food
  3. different types of these are found in starchy foods
  4. we need this to work and move around
  5. another mineral
  6. another name for salt
  7. another starchy food

16 Clues: a mineral • a starchy food • another mineral • another mineral • another starchy food • another name for salt • strengthens bone and teeth • for growth and development • starchy foods that provide energy • used in tap water to make it safe • there are seven main types of these • we need this to work and move around • eight to ten hours of this is required • ...

Nutrition 2024-01-12

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  1. the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth and good health
  2. are substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy and be healthy
  3. are organs that remove waste material from the blood
  4. a gland that secrets a substance called bile
  5. fats that are usually solid ar room temperature
  6. a unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods
  7. a tube 5 feet in length that plays a part in digestion and excretion
  8. are substances that help regulate body processes
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  1. are the nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy and keep you healthy
  2. fats that are usually liquid are room temperature
  3. are substances the body uses to build healthy bones and teeth
  4. are the starches and sugars found in foods
  5. the nutrient group used to repair cells
  6. is a complex carbohydrate that the body cannon break down or use for energy
  7. a waxy fat-like substances the body uses to build cells and make other substances

15 Clues: the nutrient group used to repair cells • are the starches and sugars found in foods • a gland that secrets a substance called bile • fats that are usually solid ar room temperature • are substances that help regulate body processes • fats that are usually liquid are room temperature • are organs that remove waste material from the blood • ...

Nutrition 2024-01-25

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  1. A nutrient that helps build and repair body tissues. Sources include meat, beans, and dairy pCarbohydrates: A primary source of energroducts.
  2. A type of carbohydrate that aids digestion and is found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  3. found in foods like bread, pasta, rice, and fruits.
  4. Fats Fats that are beneficial to health, found in foods like avocados, nuts, and olive oil.
  5. A protein found in wheat and some other grains; some people have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
  6. Maintaining adequate water levels in the body for proper bodily functions.
  7. Label Information on food packaging that provides details about the nutritional content of the product.
  8. Substances in food that the body needs to function properly, including vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
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  1. Control Managing the amount of food consumed to maintain a healthy weight
  2. Guidelines Recommendations for healthy eating provided by health authorities.
  3. Essential organic compounds that the body needs for various functions. Examples include vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
  4. Foods Foods that have been altered from their original form through cooking, preserving, or adding other ingredients.
  5. Pyramid A visual representation of a balanced diet, with different food groups represented in tiers
  6. Units of energy found in food. Different foods provide different amounts of calories.
  7. Inorganic nutrients necessary for various bodily functions, such as calcium, iron, and potassium.

15 Clues: found in foods like bread, pasta, rice, and fruits. • Control Managing the amount of food consumed to maintain a healthy weight • Maintaining adequate water levels in the body for proper bodily functions. • Guidelines Recommendations for healthy eating provided by health authorities. • ...

Nutrition 2024-04-06

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  1. Edible plants that provide essential nutrients.
  2. The study of food and its effects on health.
  3. Essential nutrients required in small amounts.
  4. Physical activity that promotes health and fitness.
  5. A major source of energy for the body.
  6. Overall state of being healthy and well.
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  1. A macronutrient important for muscle building.
  2. Essential for hydration and bodily functions.
  3. Maintaining a healthy combination of nutrients.
  4. Substances that protect cells from damage.
  5. Helps with digestion and promotes bowel regularity.
  6. Nutrient-rich foods with health benefits.
  7. A professional who provides nutrition advice.
  8. Elements necessary for various bodily functions.
  9. Units of energy in food and beverages.

15 Clues: A major source of energy for the body. • Units of energy in food and beverages. • Overall state of being healthy and well. • Nutrient-rich foods with health benefits. • Substances that protect cells from damage. • The study of food and its effects on health. • Essential for hydration and bodily functions. • A professional who provides nutrition advice. • ...

Nutrition 2024-06-07

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  1. The nutrient that provides the most energy per gram
  2. A condition caused by severe protein-energy malnutrition
  3. Vitamin necessary for clotting of blood
  4. The mineral important for thyroid function
  5. Fat-soluble vitamin important for vision and immune function
  6. Mineral important for bone health and muscle function
  7. Essential nutrient required for growth and repair of tissues
  8. Type of cholesterol which is considered "good"
  9. Protein energy malnutrition disorder caused by insufficient caloric intake
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  1. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause beriberi
  2. Mineral crucial for oxygen transport in the blood
  3. Type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by human enzymes
  4. This vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption
  5. The vitamin that helps in collagen formation and wound healing
  6. Primary source of energy in the human diet

15 Clues: Vitamin necessary for clotting of blood • Primary source of energy in the human diet • The mineral important for thyroid function • This vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption • Type of cholesterol which is considered "good" • A deficiency of this vitamin can cause beriberi • Mineral crucial for oxygen transport in the blood • ...

Nutrition 2024-11-12

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  1. natural steroids coming from animal products
  2. a compound vital in making Vitamin D.
  3. Point when an oil or fat begins to emit smoke
  4. Fats that fuel the body and keep it warm
  5. Foods smelling bad as a result of oxidation
  6. Organic compound (Fat) saturated except for one bond
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  1. Fatty acids that humans cannot make on their own
  2. forms after eating. Has bacteria and food particles
  3. unhealthy fat found in processed foods
  4. Lipids with structure that dissolve in fat and water
  5. Fat compount (Fat) containing several double or triple bonds
  6. Form of polyunsaturated fat derived from foods
  7. Fatty compounds that are soluble in water
  8. unhealthy fat solid at room temperature
  9. when atoms in foods lose electrons

15 Clues: when atoms in foods lose electrons • a compound vital in making Vitamin D. • unhealthy fat found in processed foods • unhealthy fat solid at room temperature • Fats that fuel the body and keep it warm • Fatty compounds that are soluble in water • Foods smelling bad as a result of oxidation • natural steroids coming from animal products • ...

Nutrition 2025-11-14

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  1. — Vitamins and minerals needed in smaller amounts but still essential for health
  2. — Foods that have been altered from their natural state, often containing added salt, sugar, or fat
  3. — Inorganic nutrients like iron, calcium, and potassium that help with bone health, blood, and nerve function
  4. — Nutrients that help build and repair tissues like muscles, skin, and organs
  5. — Organic compounds that support body functions such as immunity, vision, and growth
  6. — Nutrients used for long-term energy, protection of organs, and absorption of vitamins
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  1. — Nutrients the body needs in large amounts: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
  2. — The process of providing your body with enough water to function properly
  3. — Nutrients that provide quick energy; found in foods like bread, pasta, fruits, and grains
  4. — The amount of nutrients a food provides compared to its calorie content
  5. — Minerals (like sodium and potassium) that help control hydration and muscle function
  6. — Foods that are minimally processed and close to their natural form (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole grains)
  7. — A diet that includes the right proportions of all food groups to support health
  8. — A type of carbohydrate that aids digestion and keeps the digestive system healthy
  9. — A unit of measurement for how much energy food provides

15 Clues: — A unit of measurement for how much energy food provides • — The amount of nutrients a food provides compared to its calorie content • — The process of providing your body with enough water to function properly • — Nutrients that help build and repair tissues like muscles, skin, and organs • ...

Nutrition 2025-11-14

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  1. first nutrient that your body uses for energy
  2. regulate the process of turning food into energy
  3. grains that provide essential vitamins and nutrients
  4. made of amino acids
  5. most important meal of the day
  6. with 5-down, half of your plate should be these
  7. sweet carbohydrate found naturally in many things
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  1. source of protein and calcium
  2. created, not naturally grown
  3. 20 or more are needed to stay healthy
  4. see 12-across
  5. amount of food people typically eat
  6. without it, you'd die very quickly
  7. you need some to stay healthy, but only a small amount
  8. a type of complex carbohydrate that the body can't digest

15 Clues: see 12-across • made of amino acids • created, not naturally grown • source of protein and calcium • most important meal of the day • without it, you'd die very quickly • amount of food people typically eat • 20 or more are needed to stay healthy • first nutrient that your body uses for energy • with 5-down, half of your plate should be these • ...

Nutrition 2025-11-14

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  1. diet eating a wide variety of nutrients
  2. makes up 50-70% of your body weight
  3. dyes has zero nutrition and can change DNA
  4. found in every food group
  5. building blocks for the human body
  6. building blocks for muscles
  7. The last meal of the day
  8. Helps protect against cold
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  1. Calcium and protein
  2. waxy fat in blood
  3. Complex or simple
  4. can be whole
  5. aids digestion
  6. converts food into energy and tissue
  7. first meal of the day

15 Clues: can be whole • aids digestion • waxy fat in blood • Complex or simple • Calcium and protein • first meal of the day • The last meal of the day • found in every food group • Helps protect against cold • building blocks for muscles • building blocks for the human body • makes up 50-70% of your body weight • converts food into energy and tissue • diet eating a wide variety of nutrients • ...

Nutrition 2025-09-24

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  1. The food group that includes apples, bananas, and grapes.
  2. these include: proteins carbohydrates and fats
  3. Nutrients like calcium and iron.
  4. This nutrient helps regulate body temperature and cushions joints.
  5. these carbs are found in candy and soda
  6. this food group includes rice and pasta
  7. Essential nutrient that builds and repairs muscles.
  8. these carbs are found in vegetables
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  1. Nutrient that gives the body quick energy, found in bread and pasta.
  2. Nutrients like Vitamin C and Vitamin D.
  3. The food group that includes milk, yogurt, and cheese.
  4. these are the healthy fats
  5. this slows down digestion
  6. the food group that includes broccoli, carrots, and spinach.
  7. Nutrient that helps carry oxygen in the blood, found in spinach and red meat.

15 Clues: this slows down digestion • these are the healthy fats • Nutrients like calcium and iron. • these carbs are found in vegetables • Nutrients like Vitamin C and Vitamin D. • these carbs are found in candy and soda • this food group includes rice and pasta • these include: proteins carbohydrates and fats • Essential nutrient that builds and repairs muscles. • ...

Nutrition 2026-02-02

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  1. 0 calories
  2. restricting the food you eat
  3. 4 calories per gram
  4. major mineral
  5. includes nutrient dense food
  6. spike blood sugar
  7. exercising over 60 minutes
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  1. having too much vitamins
  2. having too little of vitamins
  3. come from rocks and dirt
  4. build muscles
  5. amount of calories youre ingesting/digesting
  6. make up protein
  7. includes food like pizza and mcdonalds
  8. 9 calories per gram

15 Clues: 0 calories • build muscles • major mineral • make up protein • spike blood sugar • 4 calories per gram • 9 calories per gram • having too much vitamins • come from rocks and dirt • exercising over 60 minutes • restricting the food you eat • includes nutrient dense food • having too little of vitamins • includes food like pizza and mcdonalds • amount of calories youre ingesting/digesting

Nutrition 2026-02-02

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  1. Major component of blood
  2. Not having enough of a vitamin
  3. Spikes blood sugar quickly
  4. Vitamins B and C
  5. Indigestible part of the plant
  6. Insulates body
  7. Best kinds of fats
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  1. Contain all essential amino acids
  2. Having too much of a fat soluble vitamin
  3. Originally come from rocks dirt and clay
  4. Building blocks for protein
  5. Key mineral
  6. Vitamins A, D, K, E
  7. A quick source of energy
  8. Repairs and rebuilds muscle

15 Clues: Key mineral • Insulates body • Vitamins B and C • Best kinds of fats • Vitamins A, D, K, E • Major component of blood • A quick source of energy • Spikes blood sugar quickly • Building blocks for protein • Repairs and rebuilds muscle • Not having enough of a vitamin • Indigestible part of the plant • Contain all essential amino acids • Having too much of a fat soluble vitamin • ...

Nutrition 2026-03-03

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  1. – Condition required for weight gain
  2. – Condition needed for weight loss
  3. – Nutrients required in small amounts like vitamins and minerals
  4. – Daily written record of all foods and drinks consumed
  5. – Nutrient essential for growth and tissue repair
  6. – Planning meals according to specific times of the day
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  1. – Main source of energy in the diet
  2. – Amount of nutrients per calorie of food
  3. – Unit used to measure energy value of food
  4. – Maintaining adequate body fluid balance
  5. – Diet containing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals in proper proportion
  6. – Nutrients required in large amounts like carbs, proteins and fats
  7. – Quantity of food eaten at one time
  8. – Pre-planned schedule of meals for a day or week
  9. – Indigestible component that helps bowel movement

15 Clues: – Condition needed for weight loss • – Main source of energy in the diet • – Condition required for weight gain • – Quantity of food eaten at one time • – Amount of nutrients per calorie of food • – Maintaining adequate body fluid balance • – Unit used to measure energy value of food • – Pre-planned schedule of meals for a day or week • ...

Nutrition 2026-02-17

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  1. Long molecules made up primarily of carbon and hydrogen; used to store energy in the body
  2. A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
  3. compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
  4. any of the class of sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar.
  5. the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
  6. An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells
  7. Ingredient/combination of ingredients added to basic feed mix or part thereof to fulfill a specific need
  8. The daily portion prepared from various feeds according to the animal's requirements
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  1. the state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health
  2. a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
  3. products that supply one or more nutrients as a supplement to, not a substitute for, healthful foods
  4. The process by which your body takes in and uses food
  5. Body's main source of energy
  6. feeds that contain higher fiber such as hay, pasture grasses and silage.
  7. Nonforage component of a diet consisting of grains, protein sources, vitamins, and minerals

15 Clues: Body's main source of energy • A solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence. • The process by which your body takes in and uses food • the state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health • feeds that contain higher fiber such as hay, pasture grasses and silage. • any of the class of sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to give a simpler sugar. • ...

Should we all be eating insects? 2024-01-16

Should we all be eating insects? crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Consume
  2. Delicacy
  3. Grasshopper
  4. Protein
  5. Nutrition
Down
  1. Healthy
  2. Sustainable
  3. Mealworm
  4. Diet
  5. Ingredient

10 Clues: Diet • Healthy • Consume • Protein • Mealworm • Delicacy • Nutrition • Ingredient • Sustainable • Grasshopper

Food Waste Crossword 2023-05-04

Food Waste Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. consumer
  2. landfills
  3. environment
  4. reduce
  5. resources
  6. food
Down
  1. recycle
  2. greenhouse
  3. waste
  4. nutrition

10 Clues: food • waste • reduce • recycle • consumer • landfills • nutrition • resources • greenhouse • environment

Food Quest Adventure 2024-02-12

Food Quest Adventure crossword puzzle
Across
  1. equity
  2. access
  3. hunger
  4. community
  5. accessibility
  6. food
Down
  1. leader
  2. awareness
  3. nutrition
  4. supply

10 Clues: food • leader • equity • access • supply • hunger • awareness • nutrition • community • accessibility

test 2024-09-09

test crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Sustainability
  2. Conference
  3. Ecotool
  4. Research
  5. Ambition
  6. Voidspace
Down
  1. Nutrition
  2. Carbon
  3. Reformulation
  4. Harmony

10 Clues: Carbon • Ecotool • Harmony • Research • Ambition • Nutrition • Voidspace • Conference • Reformulation • Sustainability