Across
- 2. type of fat found primarily in animal-based foods; are typically solid at room temperature
- 5. type of fat historically found in many processed foods; can also occur naturally in animal-based foods
- 6. process of choosing and consuming food necessary for health and growth
- 9. organic nutrients that promote growth and development, help regulate the body processes, maintain health skin, and help the body release energy
- 10. nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues and provide energy; may also act as hormones or enzymes
- 12. a vitamin that dissolves in water; are used immediately by the body or removed during urination
- 13. nutrients that are the major source of energy for the body; can be found in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products
- 14. simple carbohydrate and the preferred source of energy for the brain and central nervous system
Down
- 1. type of fat found in plant-based foods; are liquid at room temperature
- 3. complex carbohydrate found only in plant-based foods; cannot be completely digested, but has many health benefits
- 4. chemical substances that provide the nutrition essential for growth, energy, and function
- 7. type of vitamin that dissolves in the body's fats and can be stored for later use
- 8. inorganic nutrients absorbed from plants, water, and animal food sources
- 11. nutrients, largely made up of fatty acids, that provide a valuable source of energy for muscles and help in the absorption and transport of vitamins and nutrients