Nutrition

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Across
  1. 2. The "good" fats that help lower cholesterol.
  2. 5. Nutrients the body needs in large amounts.
  3. 6. The essential substance that makes up 65% of the body.
  4. 8. Type of complex carbohydrate that aids in digestion.
  5. 10. These fats are known as the "bad" fats.
  6. 11. The process by which the body turns food into energy.
  7. 12. The energy measured from food is expressed in these units.
  8. 13. These are nutrients your body needs in smaller amounts.
Down
  1. 1. Your body's main source of energy.
  2. 3. Foods that contain all essential amino acids are called _______ proteins.
  3. 4. These help regulate body processes, such as metabolism.
  4. 5. This nutrient group includes calcium, sodium, and iron.
  5. 7. When proteins are consumed, they are broken down into these.
  6. 9. Substances that nourish the body and are necessary for growth and repair.