Across
- 5. The process by which an animal produces heat from food.
- 7. A macronutrient that is the primary energy source for most animals.
- 8. The part of the digestive system where most nutrient absorption occurs.
- 10. The process by which food is broken down into simpler forms.
- 11. A type of fat found in animal products and oils.
- 12. Nutrients required in small quantities, such as iron and zinc.
Down
- 1. The type of diet primarily consisting of meat.
- 2. The process of adding water to large food molecules to break them down.
- 3. Plant material that cannot be digested by enzymes.
- 4. A type of nutrient breakdown that occurs in the rumen.
- 6. Essential nutrients required for building and repairing tissues.
- 9. These assist in metabolic processes and include A, D, E, and K