Nutrition
Across
- 5. Fiber that does not dissolve in water. It was once referred to as roughage ("ruff-ij") because it is rough.
- 6. Fiber that dissolves in water, slows down the release of sugar into the blood, and helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood
- 8. Two or more incomplete protein sources that together provide adequate amounts of all the essential amino acids
- 9. Study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body
- 10. essential for life, your body can only last a few days without
- 13. Components of food that are needed for the body to function
- 15. Condition caused by lack of iron in a person's blood
- 16. White, waxy substance produced in the liver that helps the body carry out its many processes
- 17. Another word for fat
- 18. Also known as a calorie, a unit of measurement for energry
Down
- 1. Also known as a phytonutrient, this type of chemical aids the body in fighting or preventing diseases.
- 2. Condition in which the bones gradually lose their minerals, becoming weak and fragile
- 3. Proteins that contain all the essential amino acids in the right amount
- 4. chemical compounds found in food that are needed for regulating metabolic processes, such as digestion and the absorption of nutrients
- 7. This energy source contains long chains that include many glucose molecules. They are found in plant-based foods such as grains, legumes, and vegetables. They provide a long-lasting source of energy
- 11. Contains one or two sugars. These carbohydrates have a chemical structure that is relatively simple compared to starch and fiber
- 12. Physical condition caused by a lack of nutrients or an imbalance of nutrients
- 14. Inorganic element essential to nutrition that is classified as major or trace