Introduction to Nutrition Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. A person who is overweight, having a weight that is greater than what is generally considered healthy.
  2. 6. Essential nutrient to all forms of life; must be replenished to maintain normal function.
  3. 8. A very important simple sugar that is the primary source of energy.
  4. 9. Group of molecules that includes fats, oils, waxes, steroids and other compounds.
  5. 12. A condition that occurs when a body does not get enough nutrients.
  6. 13. Chemicals that aid the body in fighting or preventing diseases.
  7. 18. The study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body.
Down
  1. 1. A chemical process that causes unsaturated fats to spoil
  2. 2. Common name used for the kilocalorie, which is the unit of measurement for energy in nutrition.
  3. 3. Process of breaking down food into its simplest parts so it can be absorbed.
  4. 5. Person who does not eat meat, fish, or poultry.
  5. 7. Process that alters the physical properties of fats to make them stay fresh longer and increase their smoke point; makes fats unhealthy
  6. 10. A hormone produced in the pancreas. It allows glucose, or blood sugar, to travel throughout the body for energy use.
  7. 11. Special chemical messengers produced in the body that regulate certain functions in the body.
  8. 14. A white waxy substance that helps the body carry out its many processes.
  9. 15. Components of food that are needed for the body to function.
  10. 16. Nutrient needed to build new cells and repair injured ones.
  11. 17. Substance that promotes digestive health and regularity and is found in plant food such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes.