Nutrition
Across
- 4. a natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.
- 6. able to be dissolved in water.
- 7. the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water through 1 °C
- 8. a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
- 11. the loss or removal of water from something.
- 13. a biomolecule consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
- 15. a trendy weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results.
- 16. a compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues
Down
- 1. a class of nitrogenous organic compounds that consist of large molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids
- 2. occurs when the body is not getting enough nutrients such as vitamins and minerals
- 3. a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.
- 5. serious conditions related to persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact your health, your emotions, and your ability to function in important areas of life.
- 9. can dissolve in fats and oils
- 10. a period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially eating, drinking, or taking drugs.
- 12. the building blocks of protein
- 14. a person's thoughts, feelings, and perception of their own body