Diet and nutrition

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Across
  1. 4. macronutrients made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that serve as the body’s primary energy source.
  2. 6. Fat-olive oil, avocados, nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans), seeds (pumpkin, sesame), and peanut oil,
  3. 8. Cholesterol-High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is "good" cholesterol that carries bad (LDL) cholesterol away from arteries to the liver for removal.
  4. 11. the body’s complex process of converting food and drink into energy,
  5. 16. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth, acting as fuel for bodily functions, healing, and mental wellness.
  6. 17. specialized biological protein catalysts that speed up metabolism and chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering activation energy without being consumed.
  7. 18. waxy substance buildup in blood, primarily caused by poor diet (saturated/trans fats), lack of exercise, smoking, and genetics, leading to fatty artery plaques.
  8. 19. A healthy diet consists of nutrient-dense foods—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats—while limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats.
  9. 20. Glucosethe main energy source for the body, derived from food and regulated primarily by insulin to keep levels in a healthy range, typically 70–100 mg/dL fasting.
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  1. 1. when the body loses more fluids than it takes in, preventing normal function.
  2. 2. Acid the primary building blocks of fats, essential for energy storage, cell membrane structure, and signaling.
  3. 3. Cholesteroltransports cholesterol to arteries, where high levels form plaque, increasing risks of heart attack and stroke.
  4. 5. charged minerals—including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium—
  5. 7. units of energy that fuel the body's functions,
  6. 9. a non-digestible carbohydrate essential for health.
  7. 10. chemical compounds obtained from food—including proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water
  8. 12. Acidsorganic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, essential for structural, functional, and metabolic processes in the body, such as muscle repair, immune function,
  9. 13. a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale, providing structure to foods like bread, pasta, and cereal
  10. 14. the process of breaking down food into nutrients for energy, growth, and repair.
  11. 15. Supplements products intended to add nutrients or beneficial substances to the diet