Nutrition

3. - A type of carbohydrate stored in plants; broken down into glucose for energy.
4. - A mineral found in toothpaste and water supplies that helps strengthen tooth enamel.
5. A - Vitamin important for good vision, healthy skin, and immune function.
6. - A concentrated energy source that insulates the body and protects organs.
9. - Nutrient needed for growth, repair of cells, and making enzymes.
12. - When the body doesn’t get enough of a nutrient, leading to health issues.
14. -Healthy fats linked to heart and brain health, found in oily fish.
17. - Type of fat that is solid at room temperature and can raise cholesterol levels.
18. - The body’s main energy source, found in pasta, rice, and bread.

1. - Type of fat that is liquid at room temperature and considered heart‑healthy.
2. - Vital substance that regulates temperature and transports nutrients.
5. D - Vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium; made when skin is exposed to sunlight.
7. - Non‑digestible plant material that helps maintain healthy digestion.
8. C - Vitamin needed for wound healing and for absorbing iron.
10. - Mineral needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen around the body.
11. - A mineral often found in salt that helps regulate fluid balance but can raise blood pressure if over‑consumed.
13. - A unit used to measure the energy provided by food.
15. - Mineral essential for strong bones, teeth, and normal blood clotting.
16. - When too much of a nutrient is consumed, sometimes causing health problems.