Nutrition
Across
- 2. sodium, needed by the body in small amounts
- 3. mineral that helps control fluid balance
- 5. a mineral needed for strong bones and muscle contraction
- 6. these types of fats raise blood cholesterol levels and are therefore linked to heart disease.
- 10. a macronutrient that provides us with energy
- 12. major component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of the body
- 13. - essential nutrients providing hundreds of roles in the body
- 14. body mass _______ : calculated by dividing an individual’s weight by the square of their height
Down
- 1. measured in units, can affect sleep and mood
- 4. an adverse reaction to certain foods
- 7. found in many other products such as cocoa, baking chocolate and cola, helps ward off tiredness
- 8. high levels of this are associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke
- 9. a unit of measurement for the amount of energy our body can get from food
- 11. help the body and immune system to function