food tech

1. the period of time in which children steadily grow and become more active
5. the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from on substance or object to another, with harmful affect.
7. the condition between conception and birth in which a fetus develops inside a woman's womb
8. reliable access to affordable nutritious food to live
10. occurs when the immune system reacts to a food which is usually harmless
11. severe energy imbalance
12. found in bones
14. found in all cells and body fluids
19. substances that are not essential for life but which can enhance the functioning of the body or contribute to the promotion of good health
21. live microorganisms found in a food that help to maintain a healthy digestive system
22. common example of an intolerance
23. makes up muscle and DNA
24. recommended dietary intake acronym
26. vitamins that can be stored in the body
28. a natural object or animal that is believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance

2. a process whereby food is broken down into smaller chemical units that may be absorbed and used by the body.
3. occurs when the body has a chemical reaction to eating a particular food or drink
4. disease fighting chemical found in and produced by plants
6. usually a modification of a regular diet and aims to reduce risks and consequences of certain health disorder
9. a nutrient that is broken down into glucose
13. not consuming the correct amount of nutrients on a daily basis
15. essential for the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells
16. common example of an allergy
17. vitamins that are required daily
18. what is the function of food in the body
20. the macro nutrient that makes up 75% of the brain
25. also known as lipids
27. number of glasses of water required daily