Nutrition
Across
- 2. – The amount of food eaten at one time
- 5. – A mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth
- 8. – Nutrients like calcium and iron that help bones and blood
- 14. – A mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood
- 15. – The process of breaking down food so the body can use it
- 17. – The body’s main source of energy, found in foods like bread and fruit
- 18. – Information on food packaging that shows nutrients and ingredients
- 20. – A type of carbohydrate that can provide quick energy
- 22. – A fat-like substance in the blood that can affect heart health
Down
- 1. – The process by which the body turns food into energy
- 3. – Nutrients that help the body fight illness and stay healthy
- 4. – A nutrient needed for digestion, temperature control, and hydration
- 6. – Units that measure how much energy food provides
- 7. diet – Eating the right amounts of different healthy foods
- 9. – A nutrient that helps build muscles and repair the body
- 10. – Foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt that provide calcium
- 11. – Substances in food that help your body grow and stay healthy
- 12. – A nutrient that helps with digestion and keeps you full
- 13. – A nutrient that stores energy and helps keep the body warm
- 16. grains – Grains that contain all parts of the grain kernel
- 19. – A condition of having too much body fat that can affect health
- 20. size – The recommended amount of food listed on a nutrition label
- 21. – A mineral found in salt that should be limited in a healthy diet