Nutrition Crossword

8. A series of chemical reactions occurs inside your cells. As a result, energy is released.
9. Works with sodium to maintain water balance in the body.
10. Vitamins that can be stored to be used later
11. The amount of energy released when a food is broken down.
13. Nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil.
14. Protects healthy cells from certain types of cancer
15. Necessary for healthy for red blood cells.

1. the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
2. Functioning heart and water balance.
3. has all 9 essential amino acids
4. Supply your body with energy, form your cells, maintain body temp, and protect your nerves.
5. It helps prevent constipation, reduce the risk of colon cancer, and may help prevent heart disease.
6. Takes care of blood clotting and your nervous system.
7. The smaller links that make up proteins.
12. A condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin.