Food and Health- 6th Grade
Across
- 2. A unit of energy derived from food and beverages, either burned as fuelor stored as fat in the body.
- 3. A mineral present in table salt and many processed foods; excessivesodium intake can contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease
- 4. Foods made from grains that have retained their bran, germ, andendosperm, providing higher fiber content and nutrients compared to refinedgrains.
- 6. A person who follows a plant-based diet and avoids all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs.
- 7. A person who abstains from eating meat but may consume animalproducts such as dairy, eggs, and honey.
- 9. Quick-service meals, typically high in calories, unhealthy fats, sodium,and added sugars.
- 10. An eating pattern that cycles between periods of fastingand eating, with various methods such as 16/8 (
- 12. Sugars added to food and beverages during processing orpreparation, often providing empty calories without nutritional value.
- 13. A lifestyle characterized by minimal physical activity or exercise,which can contribute to weight gain and obesity
- 14. The condition of being excessively overweight, often resulting from acombination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.
- 15. Foods that have undergone significant alterations duringmanufacturing and typically contain added preservatives, sweeteners, orunhealthy fats.
Down
- 1. A dietary pattern inspired by the traditional eating habits of people in Mediterranean countries
- 5. The complex biochemical processes in the body that convert foodinto energy and facilitate various bodily functions.
- 8. Synthetic substances added to food products to enhanceflavor, texture, or shelf life, which may have negative health implications.
- 11. An unhealthy type of fat created through hydrogenation and iscommonly found in processed and fried foods.