Across
- 1. measures energy in food
- 3. excess can lead to hypertension (high blood pressure)
- 4. carries nutrients to cells or waste from body
- 5. substances found in food that keep your body functioning
- 7. milk, yogurt, cheese / meat, poultry, fish, dry beans / fruit / vegetables / grains
- 8. require 17 daily
- 9. food that has extra nutrients added or nutrients added that are not normally there
- 11. starches that are absorbed slowly for energy over a longer time
- 15. found in vegetables and fish oils
- 16. visual reminder to choose a variety of foods throughout the day
- 17. put in foods during preparation
- 21. 13 are required each day for good health
- 22. sugars that are absorbed quickly
- 23. ordered in descending order by weight
Down
- 1. waxy fat-like substance found in your blood
- 2. considered less healthy than unsaturated
- 6. high in calories yet lacks other nutrients
- 10. avoid as much as you can
- 12. needed by the body but can only be supplied from food
- 13. meat, fish, eggs, poultry
- 14. process by which the body changes food and drink into energy
- 18. helps you choose between products for the healthier option
- 19. used to move waste through the digestive system
- 20. food that has nutrients added back that were lost during processing