Bill Nye: Basic Nutrition

5. A person who studies the nutrition in food.
9. Foods that provide carbohydrates.
10. The body's favorite energy source.
12. The ingredient that is used most in a food item is included on the ingredients list in this position.
13. It's found in fruits and vegetables; the body can't digest it and it helps digestion.
14. Foods that provide protein.
15. The nutrient your body uses to coat your nerves.
18. There are about 130 calories in each piece of this fruit.
20. An example of complementary proteins.
21. The number of tablespoons of fat you should eat every day.
22. The kind of protein provided by foods from animals.

1. The nutrient that comes from the earth's core; they help the body use the other nutrients.
2. Proteins from plant sources that can be combined to make complete protein.
3. Your brain is this percentage of fat.
4. Word to describe a food containing calories and little other nutrient value.
6. Often thought of with minerals; they help the body to use the other nutrients.
7. The measure of energy in food.
8. Nutrient that forms the body's structure; it forms your bones and eyes - among other things.
11. Bill says he needs about how many calories every day?
12. Bill says you are made of this.
16. Word to describe a diet that includes the right amount of all nutrients.
17. Nutrient that provides no calories but you need it more urgently than food.
19. The last part of digestion.