Nutrition Vocabulary Crossword

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  1. 3. The energy supplied from all food sources
  2. 5. One of the three main nutrients found in food, made up of starches, sugar, and fibre
  3. 7. Calories with little to no beneficial nutrients
  4. 9. Can be unsaturated, saturated, or trans and ranges from healthy to unhealthy
  5. 10. An important mineral that helps maintain healthy blood
  6. 11. A type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest; helps to regulate blood sugar
  7. 13. Also known as salt and is usually found in processed and packaged foods
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  1. 1. found naturally in fruit, milk, and some vegetables, but may also be added to foods such as baked goods, candy, and soft drinks
  2. 2. A good source of fibre and many other nutrients that promote good health
  3. 4. A substance in food that is important for growth and health
  4. 5. A substance needed to build cells, make vitamins and hormones; many people think it is all bad, but this is a misconception
  5. 6. The amount of food that is usually eaten at one time, or the recommended amount of food to be eaten
  6. 8. How much of a particular nutrient is in one serving of the food
  7. 12. an important nutrient that is essential for building muscle, growing hair, and healthy skin and nails