Nutrition
Across
- 2. A disease affecting blood sugar regulation
- 8. The body's main source of quick energy
- 9. A substance that helps protect cells from damage
- 12. A substance in food that provides nourishment and supports growth
- 13. An organic compound needed in small amounts for body function
- 14. A plant nutrient that supports healthy digestion
- 15. The process by which the body converts food into energy
Down
- 1. A unit used to measure energy in food
- 3. A nutrient needed for growth repair and muscle development
- 4. A waxy substance in the blood linked to heart disease
- 5. The process of maintaining proper water balance in the body
- 6. A diet focused primarily on foods from plants
- 7. A nutrient that provides long term energy and insulation
- 10. A condition involving excessive body fat
- 11. An inorganic nutrient such as iron or calcium