Across
- 3. Condition linked to poor diet
- 5. Fat-like substance made by the liver
- 6. Building blocks of protein
- 7. Chemical parts of food with body functions
- 10. Disease linked to poor blood sugar control
- 11. Needed for optimal health
- 13. Carbohydrates that digest more slowly
- 14. Builds and repairs body tissues
- 15. Loss of too much body water
- 16. USDA food guide for healthy eating
- 17. Provides energy and protects organs
- 19. Essential for many body processes
Down
- 1. Protects the body from free radical damage
- 2. Most important fluid for hydration
- 4. Type of fat found mostly in animal products
- 8. Healthier fat found in plant oils
- 9. Main nutrient the body uses for energy
- 12. Describes how quickly food raises blood sugar
- 17. Helps digestion and bowel movements
- 18. Units used to measure food energy