Across
- 2. nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (including the brain), and hormones.
- 4. an inorganic substance needed by the human body for good health.
- 8. getting all or most of your calories from drinks.
- 10. diet that maintains or improves overall health.
Down
- 1. refers to food that is soft in texture, low in fiber and easy to digest.
- 3. can only eat certain foods.
- 5. food consisting largely of proteins and making up one of the main nutritional food groups.
- 6. includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb.
- 7. food consisting of or containing a lot of sugars, starch, cellulose, or similar substances.
- 9. any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.