Nutrition Crossword

2. Thread-like strands, parts of plants, and structures in the body
5. Provides advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease
8. A unit of energy that measures how much heat or energy is needed to raise the temperature of water by a specific amount
9. Vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts
10. Food that has been changed from its natural state
12. A large molecule made of amino acids that serve many critical roles in the body
16. The nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy
20. A nutritional diagram in the shape of a pyramid

1. Sugar Molecules
3. Eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight
4. The condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function
6. The process of replacing water in the body
7. Food that has been processed or refined as little as possible
11. The amount of food you choose to put on your plate and actually eat
13. Nutrients that help the body function and grow
14. The amount of vitamins, minerals, and/or protein in a food
15. A naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties
17. A food that's high in nutrients and compounds that are good for your health
18. Eating a healthy and balanced diet
19. Nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (including the brain), and hormones