Nutrition basics

3. inflammation in the brain or spinal cord that is caused when the body's immune system senses danger, like when you don't eat.
6. lack of sufficient Vitamin A is the leading cause of preventable _______ in children.
8. scientific evidence indicates that decreasing ______ intake can reduce blood pressure.
9. is one of the three macronutrients in our diet.
10. such as asthma and eczema(a skin condition) can become worse after eating certain foods.
12. ________ fats are found in many industrial, packaged and processed foods.

1. causes bones to become weak and brittle, to such an extent that a fall or even slight strain, such as bending over or coughing, can cause a fracture.
2. includes wasting (insufficient weight for height), stunting (insufficient height for age) and underweight (insufficient weight for age).
4. This carbohydrate form cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes.
5. is a pathology that occurs when blood sugar or glucose levels are above normal.
7. a high intake of food rich in free ______ results in a fast release of glucose into the blood.
11. it is important to consume ______, avoid resorting to carbonated drinks, pasteurized juices or packaged tea, which contain high amounts of sugar.