Importance of Nutrition

4. unit of heat used to measure the energy used by your body and energy from food
9. lower you risk for this disease that causes bones to become weak
13. influences what you want to eat by making it look good
14. the process by which your body takes in and uses food
15. this kind of food will help you stay mentally alert, and keep you looking and feeling good
17. the food you eat affects your health and quality of ____
18. needed for activities like walking, exercising and playing sports
19. can cause you to mix up eating and real hunger
20. some people ___ when they feel stressed, sad or lonely

1. natural drive to eat, when the body is in need of food
2. your _____ may introduce and impact the things you eat
3. an inexpensive and fast way to get a meal
5. substances in food that your body needs to grow, survive, and give you energy
6. is slowed in response to skipping a meal
7. these kind of meals are quick and easy to make and common for busy people
8. can help avoid type 2 _______
10. the psychological desire for food
11. your family's ______ can influence the foods you eat
12. this kind of eating is when you snack continuously while focused on another activity
16. healthy growth and development during these years is important