Nutrition

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Across
  1. 1. Chemical compounds made of one sugar unit (glucose, fructose, etc.).
  2. 6. Chart once used to show recommended food groups and servings per day.
  3. 9. Nutrient that provides 9 calories per gram; used for energy and cell structure.
  4. 10. Compound made of two sugars (like sucrose).
  5. 11. The hormone that helps control blood sugar levels.
  6. 12. A fatty acid containing only single bonds — solid at room temperature.
  7. 15. Disorder in men similar to anorexia, involving obsession with muscle size.
  8. 17. Nutrients that dissolve in water (like B and C vitamins).
  9. 18. A three-part condition often affecting female athletes (low energy, bone loss, no period).
  10. 20. Essential element like calcium, iron, or potassium.
  11. 21. Nutrient that helps the body grow and repair tissue.
  12. 22. Nutrient that helps regulate digestion and lowers cholesterol.
  13. 23. Nutrient made of amino acids — builds muscle and tissue.
  14. 24. Nutrient-related chart listing recommended daily intake.
  15. 25. Vitamins that dissolve in fat (A, D, E, and K).
Down
  1. 2. A serious eating disorder marked by extreme weight loss and self-starvation.
  2. 3. Type of eating disorder involving bingeing and purging.
  3. 4. Long-chain carbohydrate (like starch).
  4. 5. Nutrient that provides energy and is found in sugars and starches.
  5. 7. Fat type that contains more than one double bond.
  6. 8. A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
  7. 13. Fat type that contains one double bond — considered heart healthy
  8. 14. Nutrient needed in small amounts for growth and repair.
  9. 16. The total amount of energy in food.
  10. 19. The energy your body uses to function.