Nutrition crowssword
Across
- 5. Essential for tissue repair and muscle growth
- 7. Carbohydrate that aids digestion and fullness
- 9. A diet containing appropriate amounts of nutrients.
- 11. Building blocks of protein.
- 13. Vitamins and minerals needed for bodily functions.
- 14. Maintaining adequate body water
- 16. Primary energy source for the body
- 18. Simple sugar used for energy
- 19. A type of fat to be limited for heart health.
- 20. A fatty substance found in blood and certain foods
Down
- 1. Breakdown of food into absorbable nutrients.
- 2. Nutrients required in large amounts (carbs, protein, fat).
- 3. High in nutrients relative to calorie content.
- 4. Lack of adequate nutrients, causing health issues
- 6. Chemical processes converting food into energy
- 8. Unit measuring energy obtained from food.
- 10. Protein that speeds up chemical reactions like digestion
- 12. Compounds that protect cells from damage
- 15. Necessary for energy, hormone production, and nutrient absorption.
- 17. Minerals (like sodium, potassium) that balance fluids.