Nutrients

3. acid: simple organic compound containing both a carboxyl and an amino
6. group:name given to a group of foods that contain the same nutrients
10. for your body’s tissues
11. any of the finger like or threadlike projections from the surface of certain membranous structures
13. The process that breaks food down into small molecules so they can be absorbed
15. A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in the body

1. large group of organic compounds in foods
2. Substances in foods that provide energy and materials for cell development, growth, and repair
4. chemical element of atomic number 6, a nonmetal which has two main forms
5. not having or showing thought or spontaneity
7. Calories, transparent odorless liquid
8. Inorganic nutrients that regulate the body’s chemical reactions
9. Substances that our body needs to develop
12. of carbohydrate
14. Enzyme-containing fluid in the mouth