Across
- 2. Mineral that helps control fluid balance and nerve function
- 5. Macronutrient needed for building and repairing body tissues
- 7. Main macronutrient that provides the body with quick energy
- 9. Mineral important for strong bones and teeth
- 11. Vitamin that supports the immune system and wound healing
- 16. Organic micronutrient needed for body processes and health
- 17. Units used to measure energy in food
- 18. Healthy fat commonly found in fish that supports heart and brain health
- 19. Simple sugar used by the body for energy
- 23. What the body gets from food to power activities
- 24. Healthier type of fat usually liquid at room temperature and found in oils, nuts, and fish
- 26. Type of fat usually solid at room temperature and found in foods like butter and cheese
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- 1. Foods that raise blood sugar slowly and provide longer-lasting energy
- 3. The process by which the body converts food into energy
- 4. Foods that cause blood sugar to rise quickly
- 6. Vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium
- 8. Inorganic nutrient important for body structure and function
- 10. Measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels
- 12. Nutrient needed in small amounts such as vitamins and minerals
- 13. Carbohydrate that helps with digestion and gut health
- 14. Nutrient needed in large amounts for energy and growth
- 15. Eating a variety of foods to get all needed nutrients
- 20. Macronutrient that provides long-term energy and helps absorb certain vitamins
- 21. Mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood
- 22. Food group that includes milk, cheese, and yogurt and provides calcium
- 25. Essential nutrient that helps regulate body temperature and transport nutrients