Across
- 2. substances that the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and keep organs working properly
- 6. shortage of a nutrient
- 9. the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health
- 10. compounds that regulate body processes
Down
- 1. a waxy, fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells and make other substances
- 3. substances in foods that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
- 4. a nutrient group used to build and repair cells
- 5. nutrients that promote normal growth and give you energy
- 7. starches and sugars found in foods
- 8. a complex carbohydrate that the body cannot break down or use for energy