Food and Health- 6th Grade

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