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- 2. Waxy substance found in blood; high levels can lead to heart disease.
- 5. An immune system reaction to a food protein.
- 8. A trendy but scientifically unsupported diet.
- 9. An eating disorder marked by bingeing and purging.
- 12. A diet that excludes all animal products.
- 15. An eating disorder involving self-starvation and weight loss.
- 16. Nutrients needed in small amounts, like vitamins and minerals.
- 17. A sugar found in milk that some people cannot digest.
- 19. A condition affecting the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose.
- 20. A type of fat often found in processed foods; harmful to health.
- 22. Acronym used to assess body weight relative to height.
- 23. Body weight below the healthy range.
- 24. Foods grown without synthetic chemicals or genetic modification.
- 25. Products taken to add nutrients to the diet.
- 29. Consuming more food energy than the body requires.
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- 1. Type of food that provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
- 2. A mineral essential for strong bones and teeth.
- 3. Diet trend emphasising whole, un-processed plant foods for well-being.
- 4. Maintaining adequate fluid intake.
- 6. Organic compounds essential in small amounts for body function.
- 7. Excessive body fat that increases risk of chronic disease.
- 10. A mineral essential for oxygen transport in the blood.
- 11. Indigestible plant matter important for digestion.
- 13. A macronutrient essential for energy but often over-consumed.
- 14. Deficiency or excess of energy or nutrients in the diet.
- 18. Essential fatty acids often lacking in modern diets, important for brain health.
- 21. Abbreviation for the government-set Australian Dietary Guidelines.
- 26. Macronutrient needed for growth and repair of tissues.
- 27. Required for all body processes; measured in kilojoules.
- 28. A disease triggered by gluten that damages the small intestine.