Nutrition Health Crossword

2. substances which are used to help regulate the functions of the body. The two categories are water-soluble and fat-soluble.
3. nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues, also used in muscle building.
6. there are six major types, all of which are basic materials the body needs to function.
7. sources of energy which provide bodily insulation and vitamin storage. They keep the skin, nails, and hair healthy.
8. a way of eating
9. found in grain, fruit, and vegetables. It cannot be digested by the body, but is useful when excreting waste.
10. substances which are used to strengthen the muscles bones and teeth. They also enrich the blood and keep the heart regulating.

1. the body's main source of energy. Sugars and starches which are essential for survival. If you don't have enough of these you will start to feel lethargic and may experience slow reflexes.
4. units of chemical energy found in food. Fats have more of these than the other categories of nutrients.
5. a wax-like substance which is used by the body to build cells and make other substances. It is most commonly found in saturated fats, and while useful in regular amounts, can become very harmful if taken into the body in excess.
6. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.