Nutrition Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. The most common nutrient, which keeps the body from overheating
  2. 6. These rates have tripled for children since 1980
  3. 7. A person that loses more calories in a day than consumes, will ___ weight
  4. 9. The elements needed for sturdy bones and teeth
  5. 10. On a food label, you must pay attention to the ___ per container
  6. 11. The average American will consume 100 lbs. of this in a year
  7. 14. The amount of nutrition needed differs from person to person, but should take into account the amount of ___ a person gets each day
  8. 15. Starches and sugars, which provide energy
  9. 16. Helps the body process nutrients and helps fight off infections
Down
  1. 1. A factor that influences your diet
  2. 2. Helps build strong muscles, while helping in recovery time
  3. 3. A third factor that influences your diet
  4. 4. Both saturated and unsaturated, which also help insulate the body from temperature change
  5. 8. Recommended amount is 1,600 - 2,000 per day
  6. 12. A second factor that influences your diet
  7. 13. Helps build strong bones and can be found in milk