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- 4. The breakdown of food into smaller molecules
- 6. Sugar found in milk and dairy products
- 9. A simple sugar that provides energy
- 11. The amount of food served or eaten at one time
- 13. Main source of energy for the body
- 16. Eating a variety of foods for good health
- 18. Stored form of glucose in animals
- 19. Organic compounds needed in small amounts for health
- 20. The chemical processes that occur within a living organism
- 22. Essential liquid that makes up most of the human body
- 26. Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
- 27. Nutrients needed in large amounts such as carbs proteins and fats
- 28. The ability to do work, gained from food
- 31. Mineral important for bones and teeth
- 32. Artificial fats linked to heart disease
- 33. Indigestible plant material that aids digestion
- 34. Healthier fats usually liquid at room temperature
- 35. Complex carbohydrate found in potatoes and grains
- 36. Diagram showing recommended proportions of food groups
- 37. Unit used to measure the energy in food
- 42. Mineral that helps regulate fluid balance and muscle function
- 44. Nutrients needed for growth and repair of tissues
- 46. Consuming more nutrients or energy than needed
- 47. Vitamin made in skin with sunlight helps absorb calcium
- 48. Vitamin important for immune system and skin health
- 49. Professional who gives advice about healthy eating
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- 1. Shows nutrition information and ingredients
- 2. Nutrients that provide long-term energy storage
- 3. Helps maintain a healthy digestive system
- 5. Poor health caused by a lack or excess of nutrients
- 7. Enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars
- 8. Type of fat found in blood and animal products
- 10. Nutrients needed in very small amounts
- 12. Choosing foods that promote good health
- 14. Common energy unit found on food labels
- 15. Mineral needed to make healthy red blood cells
- 17. Building blocks of proteins
- 20. Inorganic elements like calcium and iron
- 21. Enzyme that breaks down fats
- 23. The process of obtaining and using food for growth and energy
- 24. Sugar found naturally in fruits
- 25. Substances in food that provide nourishment
- 29. Type of fat usually solid at room temperature
- 30. Building blocks of fats and oils
- 38. Excessive body fat that increases health risks
- 39. Another scientific term for fats and oils
- 40. Process where nutrients pass into the bloodstream
- 41. Not getting enough nutrients for normal growth
- 43. Mineral found in salt needed for nerve function
- 45. Enzyme that breaks down proteins
