Grade 9 Food and Health Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. Inorganic substances essential for health
  2. 4. Organic compounds needed for normal growth and nutrition
  3. 8. A reaction of the immune system to certain foods or substances
  4. 9. The main dish of a meal
  5. 11. The assistance provided to customers in a restaurant
  6. 13. Having the right proportions of different nutrients
  7. 15. A type of carbohydrate that aids digestion
  8. 19. The process of maintaining adequate fluid balance in the body
  9. 20. Units of energy provided by food
  10. 22. A sweet course served at the end of a meal
  11. 23. Not good for health; harmful or lacking in nutrients
  12. 24. pyramid A graphical representation of a balanced diet
  13. 25. A person who serves food and drinks in a restaurant
Down
  1. 1. The amount of food served or eaten
  2. 3. A nutrient that provides energy and supports cell growth
  3. 5. A sweet substance found in many foods
  4. 6. A small portion of food eaten between meals
  5. 7. Beneficial to health; nutritious
  6. 10. The kinds of food a person usually eats
  7. 12. Physical activity to improve health and fitness
  8. 14. The process of taking in food and using it for health
  9. 15. addiction A condition where a person has an uncontrollable desire for certain foods
  10. 16. A small dish served before the main meal
  11. 17. Essential nutrient for building and repairing tissues
  12. 18. A list of food and drink options available at a restaurant
  13. 21. A professional cook, especially the head cook in a restaurant