Across
- 6. – A nutrient that builds and repairs muscles and tissues.
- 10. – A poisonous substance that can cause illness or harm the body.
- 12. – The process your body uses to convert food into energy.
- 15. – The body’s ability to resist infection and disease.
- 16. – Nutrients that give the body energy, found in foods like bread and rice.
- 18. – Units that measure how much energy food provides.
- 19. – Extreme tiredness often caused by lack of rest or poor nutrition.
- 20. – A bad reaction of the body to certain foods or substances.
Down
- 1. – Chemicals added to food to improve its taste or appearance.
- 2. – A condition of being extremely overweight.
- 3. – Substances in food that help the body stay healthy and grow.
- 4. – The process of breaking down food in the body.
- 5. – Substances that protect the body from cell damage.
- 7. – A fatty substance found in the blood; too much can cause heart problems.
- 8. – Natural substances found in food that are needed for health.
- 9. – The state of having enough water in the body.
- 11. – An illness caused by harmful bacteria or viruses entering the body.
- 13. – Natural substances like iron and calcium that the body needs to stay strong and healthy.
- 14. – A part of plant food that helps digestion and keeps the body healthy.
- 17. – A lack of an important nutrient or substance in the body.