Across
- 4. disease-fighting chemicals found in plants
- 8. disease. diseases regarding the heart and blood vessels
- 10. calcium deficiency and brittle bones
- 11. provide energy
- 12. consume excess of one or more nutrients
- 13. low iron causes anaemia - must eat red meat, spinach, green veggies, eggs - high in iron
- 14. The process involved in breaking food down into nutrients to be used for energy and to maintain and repair cells
- 15. build and repair tissues and muscles
Down
- 1. provide warmth and protection from injury
- 2. breaking down of food into smaller units
- 3. deficiency in one or more nutrients
- 5. need more calcium for bone density
- 6. absorbs water, filler for longer, softens stool to help become regular and prevent constipation
- 7. live microorganisms found in food, help maintains healthy digestive system
- 9. lack of iron entering red blood cells which carries oxygen to body tissues