Across
- 4. nutrients in food that provide energy, including sugars, starches, and fibers.
- 5. a condition that results from excessive loss of body fulids.
- 6. the body's defense system that fights off infections.
- 8. chemicals produced by the body that relieve stress and pain.
- 10. a natural state of rest essential for health.
- 12. a nutrient necesary for building muscle and repairing tissue.
- 13. the chemical processes in the body that maintain life, including breaking down food for energy.
- 16. the process of breathing; inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
Down
- 1. relating to the circulatory system which, includes the heart and blood vessels.
- 2. a fatty substance found in the blood, essential for cell membranes but problematic in high amounts.
- 3. a mineral necessary for strong bones and teeth.
- 7. physical activity that improves or maintains physical fitness.
- 9. the process of causing something to absorb water.
- 11. the body's response to challenges or demands.
- 14. the process of following of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- 15. organic compounds essential for normal growth and nutrition.