Nutrients
Across
- 2. Protects cell membranes from damage
- 6. increases risk of heart disease
- 7. Keeps eyes and skin healthy
- 11. if you eat a lot of meat your diet will be high in
- 12. A class of nutrients that are made up of amino acids
- 14. lowers the risk of heart disease
- 17. The energy in food is measured in
- 18. A class of energy-giving nutrients main form of energy storage in the body
- 20. circulates in your blood and provides energy
- 21. Your body's quick energy reserve
- 24. adds bulk to your body
- 25. Keeps your intestines healthy
Down
- 1. aids in blood clotting
- 3. substances that are added to foods to keep from
- 4. Promotes absorbtion of calcium
- 5. Growth and healing production
- 8. A class of energy-giving nutrients that include sugar, starches and fiber
- 9. Necessary for production of hemoglobin
- 10. The sum of chemical processes that takes place in your body
- 13. holds water in intestines
- 15. A substance in food that provide energy
- 16. Proteins are made up of a chain of molecules
- 19. Needed for development of bones and teeth
- 22. One-third fewer calories than the regular brand
- 23. Starchy foods like potatoes are