Nutrition Crossword
Across
- 3. smaller substances that make up proteins
- 4. sugars that occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, and milk
- 6. nutrient that contributes to growing and repairing the body's tissues
- 10. nine amino acids that the body cannot manufacture
- 11. amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
- 12. the percentage of total calories that should come from carbohydrates
- 14. nutrient that supplies the body with energy, forms your cells, maintains body temperature, and protects your nerves
- 15. the percentage of total calories that should come from fat
Down
- 1. fat that is liquid at room temperature
- 2. Made up of sugars linked together and found in potatoes and grains
- 5. made when manufacturers add hydrogen to fat molecules in vegetable oils
- 7. the chemical process by which the body breaks down food and releases energy
- 8. fat that is solid at room temperature
- 9. helps prevent constipation, reduces the risk of colon cancer, and may prevent heart disease
- 13. the percentage of total calories that should come from protein