Basic Nutrition

2. A vitamin required for blood formation and reproduction.
6. The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.
10. The process of providing food and water to support life functions in animals.
11. A non-essential carbohydrate component that aids in digestion.
13. A water-soluble vitamin important for wound healing.
15. A micro mineral required for hemoglobin production in red blood cells.
17. The building blocks of proteins; some are essential and must be obtained from food.
18. A liquid form of lipid providing essential fatty acids and concentrated energy.
19. Proteins that speed up biochemical reactions, including digestion and DNA replication.

1. Organic compounds required in small amounts for health and metabolic functions.
3. A nutrient made of amino acids, important for energy, tissue repair, and hormone production.
4. A fat-soluble vitamin that aids in calcium and phosphorus absorption.
5. Works with calcium for healthy bones and teeth.
7. Inorganic nutrients essential for body processes; classified as macro or micro.
8. Energy-yielding nutrients divided into soluble and insoluble forms.
9. A fat-soluble vitamin necessary for eye health.
11. A solid form of lipid that stores energy and aids in vitamin absorption.
12. A group of fats and oils used for energy and vitamin transport.
14. A macro mineral necessary for bone and tooth development.
16. The most important nutrient, making up about 70% of the mammalian body.