Nutrition 8.1

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  1. 4. inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water, and animal food sources
  2. 5. simple carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system
  3. 6. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues and provide energy; may also act as hormones or enzymes
  4. 10. type of fat found in plant-based foods; are liquid at room temperature
  5. 12. type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods; are typically solid at room temperature
  6. 13. type of vitamin that dissolves in the body’s fats and can be stored for later use
  7. 14. nutrients, largely made up of fatty acids, that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and help in the absorption and transport of vitamins and nutrients
Down
  1. 1. nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body; can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products
  2. 2. type of vitamin that dissolves in water; are used immediately by the body or removed during urination
  3. 3. organic nutrients that promote growth and development, help regulate body processes, maintain healthy skin, and help the body release energy
  4. 7. type of fat historically found in many processed foods; can also occur naturally in animal-based foods
  5. 8. chemical substances that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy, and function
  6. 9. process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth
  7. 11. complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods; cannot be completely digested, but has many health benefits