Nutrition Crossword

1. a condition in which the red blood cells do not contain enough hemoglobin
4. nutrients that occur naturally in rocks and soil
5. causes weakness, rapid breathing, and a weak heartbeat
8. the amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
9. a type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants, it can help prevent constipation, may reduce the risk of colon cancer, and may prevent heart disease
11. necessary for healthy red blood cells
12. dissolved substances that regulate many processes in your cells
14. made up of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
15. the chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy

2. fueled by carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
3. vitamins that help protect healthy cells from the damage caused by normal aging process as well as from certain types of cancer
6. the process of maintaining a steady state inside your body
7. a waxy, fatlike substance that is found only in animal products
10. helps with functioning of the heart and water balance
13. important in blood clotting and the functioning of your nervous system. it's also an essential ingredient in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth