Functions of Nutrients
Across
- 5. mineral required for growth, metabolism and brain development
- 8. a healthy fat with one double bond
- 9. the main source of energy
- 14. produces red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body
- 15. an unhealthy fat that provides energy and increases LDL
- 16. ads calcium absorption and required for bone growth and hardening
Down
- 1. vitamin that helps cells grow and function, forming red blood cells
- 2. forms and maintains healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucus me brains and skin
- 3. regulates body temperature and carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
- 4. a healthy fat with two or more double bonds
- 6. regulates digestive system and helps to feel full
- 7. builds hard tissues such as bones, teeth and cartilage
- 10. The unhealthiest fat
- 11. helps growth, maintenance and repair of body cells
- 12. improves immune system and absorbs iron
- 13. vitamin that gives helps energy levels, brain function and metabolism