Chapter 12 Terms

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Across
  1. 3. the study of food and how it is used by the body.
  2. 4. (Dietary Guidelines for Americans)a report that provides recommendations for daily food choices, that are balanced with physical activity, to promote good health and reduce certain disease risks.
  3. 7. mineral nutrient; a major component of bones and teeth.
  4. 9. an inadequate intake of one or more required or essential nutrients.
Down
  1. 1. class of nutrients used primarily for structural and regulatory functions.
  2. 2. that must be provided in food because it cannot be synthesized by the body at a rate sufficient to meet its needs.
  3. 3. nutrition and health claims statements of reduced calories, fat, sugar, or salt on food labels.
  4. 4. Dietary Reference Intakes a plan that presents the recommended goals of nutrient intakes for various age and gender groups.
  5. 5. prolonged inadequate or excessive intake of nutrients and/or calories required by the body.
  6. 6. that must be provided in food because it cannot be synthesized by the body at a rate sufficient to meet its needs.
  7. 8. (Percent Daily Values) measures of the nutritional values of food; used in nutrition labeling.