Nutrition Crossword

5. Concentrated energy source and important for insulation and hormone production.
7. Fat-like substance used in the production of hormones and cell membranes.
9. Minerals that carry electrical charges and play a role in fluid balance and nerve function.
11. Capacity to do work or provide power.
13. Compounds that protect against cell damage caused by harmful molecules.
14. Essential substances for growth, energy, and overall health.
15. Key nutrient for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.

1. Essential for hydration, transportation of nutrients, and temperature regulation.
2. Unit of energy used to measure food and beverage consumption.
3. Inorganic substances vital for proper functioning of the body.
4. Simple sugar and the body's primary source of energy.
6. Indigestible plant material that aids digestion and promotes bowel regularity.
8. Main source of energy, found in foods like bread, rice, and fruit.
10. Essential organic compounds required in small amounts for various bodily functions.
12. Chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy.