Across
- 3. disease that can occur with the lack of vitamin C some symptoms are bleeding gums and poor healing of wounds
- 6. illness that can occur if an important vitamin is missing from the diet
- 7. the richest source of iron in the diet
- 11. organic substances important for a healthy diet. There are about 15 different types and they are found in vegetables, fruits, or fish.
- 14. also known as vitamin D
- 15. diets which are neither adequate nor balanced,do not provide enough energy
- 16. an example of protein–energy malnutrition in the developing world, caused by a starchy diet and lack of protein
- 17. the diet contains more energy than the body needs, and it can store an unhealthy amount of fat
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- 1. important environmental factor that helps the correct absorption of vitamin D
- 2. substance that makes up 70% of our tissues
- 4. eating too much or too little food
- 5. mineral deposited in bones and teeth
- 8. disease caused by lack of vitamin D, bones remain soft and are deformed
- 9. acid also known as vitamin C
- 10. an acute form of malnutrition. The condition is due to a very poor diet with inadequate carbohydrate intake as well as a lack of protein
- 12. mineral that plays an important role in carrying oxygen around the body
- 13. a disease caused by a lack of iron in the diet
