Nutrients at Work

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Across
  1. 7. recommended daily amount of nutrients for people of a certain age and gender group
  2. 9. blood disorder that causes lack of energy, weakness, shortness of breath, and cold hands and feet
  3. 14. use of nutrients to provide energy
  4. 15. rhythmic movements of muscles
  5. 16. thick liquid resulting from churned food
  6. 17. special protein that helps chemical reactions take place
  7. 20. help cells, tissues, and organs stay healthy
  8. 21. process by which nutrients move into the bloodstream
  9. 23. number of calories provided by one gram of protein
  10. 25. tube that connects the mouth and stomach
Down
  1. 1. mechanical and chemical process of breaking down food
  2. 2. build, repair, and maintain body tissues
  3. 3. tiny, fingerlike projections in the small intestine
  4. 4. help body work properly
  5. 5. provided body's main source of energy
  6. 6. gland connected to small intestine; produces pancreatic juice
  7. 8. poor nourishment resulting from a lack of nutrients
  8. 10. unit of measurement used to determine the amount of energy provided by food
  9. 11. nutrition standards on nutrition labels
  10. 12. stored glucose
  11. 13. blood sugar
  12. 18. helps with chemical reactions
  13. 19. number of calories provided by one gram of fat
  14. 22. number of calories provided by one gram of carbohydrates
  15. 24. provide stored energy and insulation