Foods

3. A macronutrient that provides long-term energy storage and insulation.
5. The foods and beverages regularly consumed by an individual or group.
6. A macronutrient that provides energy and includes sugars, starches, and dietary fiber.
9. Essential nutrients needed in relatively large amounts, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
10. The science of how the body uses food for growth, maintenance, and repair.
13. Organic compounds that are essential for various bodily functions and must be obtained through the diet.
14. A macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissues.
15. Inorganic elements necessary for various physiological functions in the body.

1. Essential nutrients needed in smaller amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
2. A unit of measurement for the energy content of food and beverages.
4. The chemical processes in the body that convert food into energy and help maintain bodily functions.Antioxidant Compounds that protect the body’s cells from damage caused by free radicals.
7. The building blocks of proteins; there are essential and non-essential amino acids.
8. Calories obtained from foods and beverages that provide little to no nutritional value.
11. The daily intake level of a nutrient that is considered sufficient to meet the requirements of nearly all healthy individuals.
12. A type of carbohydrate that aids in digestion and is found in plant-based foods.