Nutritional Terms

2. nutrients that are needed by the body in small proportions or quantities, and are usually measured in micrograms.
3. a meal that provides all the essential nutrients in the quantities needed by a particular person.
7. small quantity of food is eaten in between major meals.
8. any condition that arises as a result of eating too much or too little food or a result of an imbalance of nutrients in the body.
9. nutrients that are needed by the body in small proportions or quantities, and are usually measured in grams.
11. the state of being free from illness, disease or injury; or a person's mental and physical condition.
12. the chemical substances found in foods are used by the body to survive and carry out all life functions.
13. any substance that people ingest in order to obtain nutrients for life and growth.
14. the foods and beverages that a person normally consumes on a regular basis.
16. a collection of terms that support the study of nutrition.

1. any of the regular occasions during the day when food is eaten
4. nutrients but lacks any of the main vital macronutrients.
5. the practice of keeping oneself and surroundings clean, in order to prevent illness and disease.
6. the study of food, nutrients and their actions within the body.
9. the art of meals and menu types suitable for persons with specific dietary concerns or problems, and for all types of events.
10. one's health condition, in relation to your need for nutrients and your body's use of them.
15. nutritional disease that occurs when there is too little of a vital nutrient needed in the body.