Nutrition
Across
- 6. A condition in which a person does not consume enough iron
- 7. Can be fat-soluble or water-soluble
- 9. Fatty substance found in animal products; any consumed is considered excess as your body produces all that it needs
- 10. Chemical process where your body breaks down food
- 12. When the body does not get enough water
- 13. Vitamins that protect healthy cells from general aging
- 14. Aids in the formation of bones and teeth
- 15. A mineral that aids in balancing water
Down
- 1. Nutrients that occur naturally in the ground
- 2. The main source of energy for your body's functions
- 3. A unit of energy found in food
- 4. Can prevent constipation, reduces the risk of colon cancer and helps to prevent heart disease
- 5. Process of maintaining a normal state in your body
- 8. Building blocks for protein synthesis
- 11. Primary function is to rebuild tissue