Nutrition 1 and 2
Across
- 1. vitamins and minerals aid these to speed up reactions in the body
- 3. body mass index (BMI) of 25-29.9
- 4. best way to consume nutrients
- 6. research group that is given a placebo
- 8. provides 4 calories per gram of energy
- 10. essential to help with body functions and staying hydrated
- 11. nutrients that are needed for health, but in lesser amounts in the diet
- 13. the science of how nutrients and compounds in foods nourish the body and affect health
- 14. research based on populations of people
- 17. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist- an expert in nutrition who has the nutrition knowledge and skills through coursework, supervised practice, and passing a credentialing exam
- 19. the most important consideration when making food choices
- 20. _________ People 2030 is a set of health goals of and objectives for the nation and is updated each decade
- 22. food________ is when a household has the inability to satisfy the basic food needs of individuals
- 23. disease that is the leading cause of death among Americans
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- 2. a generic term that has no legal or professional meaning so we do not know if they have credible training in nutrition
- 5. carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
- 7. provide energy, growth and maintenance
- 9. the amount of energy to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree C
- 12. _________ Guidelines for Americans is based on consensus of research information and provides sound nutrition advice
- 15. body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher
- 16. an idea that scientists come up with based on observations and as they ask questions in the scientific method
- 18. provides 9 calories per gram of energy
- 21. nonnutritive compound that helps fight chronic diseases