Nutrition

2. A fat in the blood that can be harmful if levels are too high
3. An unhealthy fat often found in processed foods
5. Happens when your body does not have enough water
6. Small units that combine to form proteins and help repair the body
7. A nutrient that helps keep your digestive system running smoothly
8. A nutrient that provides energy and helps protect organs
9. Any substance in food that helps the body grow and function
10. A condition caused by low red blood cells that can make you feel tired
12. Chemical messengers that control body processes like growth
14. A heart healthy fat found in foods like olive oil
17. The stored form of sugar found in muscles and the liver
18. Vitamins like C and B that dissolve in water and are not stored in the body

1. A nutrient that helps build and repair muscles
2. The body’s main source of energy found in foods like bread and pasta
4. Substances your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy
8. A type of vitamin stored in body fat including A D E and K
11. A type of fat that is solid at room temperature and may harm heart health
13. A disease that causes bones to become weak and fragile
15. A type of sugar in your blood used for energy
16. Nutrients like calcium and iron needed in small amounts