Nutrition

3. dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, that are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes
6. providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
8. a simple sugar which is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
10. a liquid or gel which contains ions and can be decomposed by electrolysis
13. A measurement of the energy content of food
14. a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body.

1. a mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, especially wheat, which is responsible for the elastic texture of dough.
2. A molecule made up of amino acids
4. a mineral that the body needs for growth and development
5. food consisting of or containing a lot of sugars, starch, cellulose, or similar substances
7. the state of being free from illness or injury
9. organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet
11. the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
12. a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it