Foods 1 Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. The method of cooking food quickly in a small amount of oil
  2. 8. The main type of fat in olive oil
  3. 11. The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another
  4. 14. The mineral that helps prevent tooth decay
  5. 15. The mineral important for strong bones and teeth
  6. 19. The process of heating food to a high temperature to destroy bacteria
  7. 20. The main function of carbohydrates
  8. 23. The fiber-rich part of fruits and vegetables
  9. 24. The nutrient needed in the largest amount by the body
  10. 27. The nutrient that helps insulate the body and carry vitamins
  11. 28. The term for foods with little nutritional value
  12. 29. The process of removing harmful microorganisms from food surfaces
  13. 31. The first thing you should do before preparing food
  14. 32. The nutrient group that includes sugars and starches
  15. 34. The process of preparing ingredients by cutting them into small pieces
  16. 36. The vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium
  17. 38. The part of a grain that contains the most fiber
  18. 39. The vitamin found in citrus fruits that prevents scurvy
  19. 40. The temperature range where bacteria grow fastest ("danger zone")
Down
  1. 1. Foods that contain all nine essential amino acids
  2. 2. The process of soaking food in a seasoned liquid before cooking
  3. 3. The condition caused by not drinking enough water
  4. 4. The process of planning meals in advance to meet nutrition needs
  5. 6. The nutrient important for building and repairing tissues
  6. 7. The government agency that oversees food safety
  7. 9. The process by which your body takes in and uses food
  8. 10. The vitamin needed for blood clotting
  9. 12. Substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance taste and appearance
  10. 13. The basic unit of energy in food
  11. 16. The mineral that carries oxygen in the blood
  12. 17. The process of heating sugar until it turns brown
  13. 18. The government guide for healthy eating, shaped like a plate
  14. 21. The unit used to measure the energy value of foods
  15. 22. The process of removing solid fat from broth
  16. 23. The type of fat that is solid at room temperature
  17. 25. The main sugar found in milk
  18. 26. A common type of bacteria that causes food poisoning
  19. 27. The nutrient that regulates body temperature and cushions organs
  20. 30. The nutrient that helps regulate digestion and prevent constipation
  21. 33. The process of breaking down food into usable nutrients
  22. 34. A waxy substance found in animal products that can affect heart health
  23. 35. The disease caused by lack of Vitamin D
  24. 37. The mineral found in table salt that helps maintain fluid balance