Across
- 4. Nutrient that comes from the Earth’s crust, such as calcium or iron.
- 6. A special type of carbohydrate that helps with digestion but cannot be digested.
- 9. Nutrient that helps regulate body functions and fight infection.
- 11. Examples include Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, and K.
- 12. The body’s main source of energy; can be simple or complex.
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- 1. Nutrient that stores energy, insulates the body, and protects organs.
- 2. The body needs 17 of these each day to keep bones, teeth, and blood healthy.
- 3. Nutrient made up of amino acids that helps build and repair body tissues.
- 5. Substances that are important for the body’s growth and maintenance.
- 7. Needed for survival; helps with digestion and moves nutrients through the body.
- 8. The nutrient found in foods like pasta, bread, and potatoes — provides long-term energy.
- 10. Found in foods like candy, soda, and doughnuts — causes a quick burst of energy.