Food Fortification

4. Inorganic micronutrients that include calcium and iron.
6. A condition resulting from lack of essential nutrients or an unbalanced diet.
8. Mineral essential for building hemoglobin in the blood.
12. Vitamins and minerals needed in small amounts for health.
14. Organic compounds, such as A or C, that regulate body chemistry.

1. Taking pills or drops to provide nutrients not consumed in sufficient amounts.
2. The process of adding back nutrients lost during food processing.
3. A widely consumed food item, such as rice or flour, often fortified to prevent deficiencies.
5. Substances deliberately added to food to increase its nutritional value.
7. Mineral vital for bone health and preventing osteoporosis.
9. Units of energy provided by food.
10. Food group including milk, cheese, and yogurt, which are often fortified.
11. Macronutrient crucial for tissue growth and repair.
13. Mineral necessary for thyroid function, often added to table salt.