Diet and Nutrition

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Across
  1. 4. type of fat found in the blood
  2. 8. type of cholesterol considered good
  3. 9. the foods a person regularly eats
  4. 11. helps keep digestion regular
  5. 16. condition caused by not enough water
  6. 17. type of fat considered heart healthy
  7. 20. fat that includes essential fatty acids
  8. 22. type of cholesterol considered bad
  9. 24. proteins that speed up chemical reactions
  10. 25. protein found in wheat and similar grains
  11. 27. how the body converts food into energy
  12. 29. vitamins or minerals taken to support a diet
Down
  1. 1. ranks foods by effect on blood sugar
  2. 2. substance needed for growth and health
  3. 3. study of how food affects the body
  4. 5. waxy substance that can build up in arteries
  5. 6. sugar found in the bloodstream
  6. 7. the body’s main source of quick energy
  7. 10. total amount of fat in a food
  8. 11. basic component of fats
  9. 12. mineral found in salt
  10. 13. nutrient that builds and repairs muscles
  11. 14. simple carbohydrate that gives quick energy
  12. 15. fat that may raise cholesterol levels
  13. 18. type of fat linked to heart disease
  14. 19. amount of water consumed daily
  15. 21. units used to measure energy in food
  16. 23. process of breaking down food
  17. 26. minerals that help maintain fluid balance
  18. 28. building blocks that form proteins