Nutrition

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Across
  1. 5. The process by which your body takes in food
  2. 6. Nutrient that provides energy and helps absorb vitamins
  3. 8. Main source of energy for the body
  4. 10. The percentage on a food label that shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to your daily diet
  5. 11. Elements from the earth that are essential for health
  6. 12. Unhealthy eating plans that promise quick results but are not sustainable
  7. 13. Food group that includes bread, pasta, and rice; half should be whole
  8. 14. Simple carbohydrate that should be limited for a balanced diet
  9. 16. Food group that helps build and repair body tissues
  10. 17. The amount of food listed on a product’s Nutrition Facts label
  11. 18. Found on packaged foods; gives information about ingredients and nutrition
  12. 19. On a food label, this amount or more means the nutrient is high
Down
  1. 1. Micronutrients that help regulate body processes
  2. 2. Food group that provides calcium for strong bones and teeth
  3. 3. A type of carbohydrate that helps digestion and prevents constipation
  4. 4. On a food label, this amount or less means the nutrient is low
  5. 7. Substances in food that your body needs to function properly
  6. 8. Energy provided by food that your body uses for fuel
  7. 9. The most essential nutrient; vital for every body function
  8. 12. Food group provides vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars
  9. 15. Broccoli is an example of the ______ food group