Nutrition Crossword

2. a ratio of height and weight used to meassure health risk
8. a condition of having excessive body fat
9. Organic nutrients needed in small amounts for health
11. Unit of enegery in food
13. chemical compounds that are absolutely required for normal body function, growth, repair, and overall health but cannot be synthesized
15. chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent high blood sugar
19. Diet that limits salt intake
20. substance that helps protect cells

1. a type of fiber in plant cell walls
3. diet that emphasizes protein intake
4. a diet desinged to help control blood sugar levels
5. the procress of taking in and using food for growth,energy and health
6. ed that limits someone from eating
7. nutriennts needed for growth
10. a common chronic disease characterized by the buildup of cholesterol, calcium, and cellular waste inside artery walls causing them to thicken harden
12. a state of overall physical and mental well being
14. inorganic nutrients needed for body function
16. consuming plant-based foods—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts that the human body cannot fully digest
17. the process of nutrient passing from the digestive to the bloodstream
18. an ed invloving binge eatin followed by purging