Health Terms Crossword

3. small units that make up protein
8. the balance between the calories you take from foods and the calories your body uses
10. an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food then purges
14. the way you see your body
15. compounds that help to regulate body function
17. have a high amount of nutrients relative to their number of calories
19. the emotional desire for food
20. weighing more than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type
22. an eating disorder in which a strong fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves on purpose

1. a unit of heat that measures the energy available in food
2. the starches and sugars found in foods,especially in plant foods
4. tough, stringy part of raw fruit,gives you energy and keeps your skin healthy
5. the body's physical need for food
6. nutrients that promote normal growth,give you energy, and keep your skin healthy
7. extreme eating habits that can lead to illness or death
9. substances in food that your body needs to function
10. an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much food at one time
11. the study of nutrients and how to body uses them
12. weighing less than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type
13. a method for assessing your body size based on your height and weight
16. elements in food that help your body work properly
18. a visual reminder to help consumers make healthy choices
21. the nutrients used to build and repair cells