Across
- 4. A person who is overweight, having a weight that is greater than what is generally considered healthy.
- 6. Essential nutrient to all forms of life; must be replenished to maintain normal function.
- 8. A very important simple sugar that is the primary source of energy.
- 9. Group of molecules that includes fats, oils, waxes, steroids and other compounds.
- 12. A condition that occurs when a body does not get enough nutrients.
- 13. Chemicals that aid the body in fighting or preventing diseases.
- 18. The study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body.
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- 1. A chemical process that causes unsaturated fats to spoil
- 2. Common name used for the kilocalorie, which is the unit of measurement for energy in nutrition.
- 3. Process of breaking down food into its simplest parts so it can be absorbed.
- 5. Person who does not eat meat, fish, or poultry.
- 7. Process that alters the physical properties of fats to make them stay fresh longer and increase their smoke point; makes fats unhealthy
- 10. A hormone produced in the pancreas. It allows glucose, or blood sugar, to travel throughout the body for energy use.
- 11. Special chemical messengers produced in the body that regulate certain functions in the body.
- 14. A white waxy substance that helps the body carry out its many processes.
- 15. Components of food that are needed for the body to function.
- 16. Nutrient needed to build new cells and repair injured ones.
- 17. Substance that promotes digestive health and regularity and is found in plant food such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes.