Ch. 8

2. substances need in small quantities to help regulate body functions(found in fruits and vegetables)
4. physical need for food.
6. solid at room temperature.
7. elements needed in small quantities to help form healthy bones and teeth.
8. a guide for making healthful daily food choices.
9. sugars and starches that provide body with most of its energy.
11. provide valuable information about the specifics of a particular food.
13. waxy substance which can build up in arteries, found from animal products.
16. small units that make up protein.
18. stimulates nervous system.
20. also known as sodium.
21. nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues.

1. psychological desire for food.
3. a shortage of a nutrient.
5. liquid at room temperature.
10. average american consumes over 100 lbs a year.
12. substances in food that your body needs.
14. at least 8 8-ounce cups/day.
15. unit of heat to measure energy in food.
17. process of using food and its substances to help your body have energy, grow, develop, and work properly.
19. parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans that body cannot digest.