Nutrition Basics

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Across
  1. 5. substances that regulate many processes in your cells
  2. 8. chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
  3. 9. fats that are liquid at room temperature
  4. 10. fats that are solid at room temperature
  5. 12. nutrients that occur naturally in soil or rocks
  6. 13. type of carbs like starches, wheat, rice
  7. 15. prevents constipation, reduces colon cancer
  8. 16. maintaining a steady state inside your body
Down
  1. 1. helps formation of bones and teeth, blood clotting and nervous system functioning
  2. 2. the unit in which the amount of energy releases when nutrients are broken down is measured in
  3. 3. grows and repairs your body's tissues
  4. 4. vegetarian source for all essential amino acids
  5. 6. type of carbs like fruits, sodas, candy
  6. 7. fat-like substance found only in animals, can build up in blood
  7. 11. symptoms include weakness, rapid breathing, weak heartbeat
  8. 14. vitamins that protect cells from damage that aging or cancer can cause