Nutrition Vocab Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. The amount of food you choose to eat at one time.
  2. 6. A unit that measures the energy food gives your body.
  3. 7. A nutrient like calcium or iron that helps the body work properly.
  4. 8. A grain that still has all parts (bran, germ, endosperm) and keeps more nutrients and fiber.
  5. 12. The recommended amount of food listed on a nutrition label.
  6. 13. The part of plant foods that helps digestion and keeps you regular.
  7. 14. A nutrient that stores energy and helps the body use some vitamins.
Down
  1. 1. The state of having enough water in your body; drinking water keeps you hydrated.
  2. 2. How your body changes food into energy and uses it.
  3. 3. A small nutrient the body needs to stay healthy; often found in fruits and vegetables.
  4. 4. A mineral often in salt; too much can raise blood pressure.
  5. 6. A type of nutrient that gives quick energy; found in bread, rice, pasta, and fruit.
  6. 9. A substance in food that the body needs to grow, repair, and have energy.
  7. 10. A sweet carbohydrate found in candy, fruits, and many drinks.
  8. 11. A nutrient that helps build and repair muscles and cells.