Key Vocab: To Look For or Not To Look For

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Across
  1. 1. slimy substances used to lubricate and protect linings of organs
  2. 3. used to reduce inflammation in the body
  3. 6. state of being resistant to a particular infectious disease
  4. 7. the microorganisms in a particular environment
  5. 9. foods/supplements containing live organisms intended to improve the good bacteria in the body
  6. 10. foods (typically high fiber) that act as food for human microflora
  7. 12. officially or legally prohibited
  8. 13. inorganic substances needed to aid your body's functions
  9. 17. protective agents that scavenge free radicals from the cells to prevent/reduce the damage caused by oxidation
  10. 18. indigestible part of plants; aids in feeling full, improves metabolism, prevents constipation
Down
  1. 2. describing foods with many additives; manipulated food
  2. 4. organic substances needed to aid your body's functions
  3. 5. mineral that the body needs for growth/development; used to make hemoglobin and hormones
  4. 8. macromolecule made of amino acids; good for healing and feeling full
  5. 11. body's immune system's response to irritants
  6. 14. substances added to something in small quantities for purposes like flavor enhancement or preservation
  7. 15. long-developing syndrome that lasts for an extended period of time
  8. 16. nutrient used for your immune system/metabolism function; important to would healing and sense of taste/smell
  9. 17. conditions that are sudden in onset