Across
- 2. fat soluble and water soluble; do not provide energy
- 9. maintains the balance of fluids in the body; too much leads to hypertension
- 10. fat that is liquid at room temperature
- 11. sugars added to processed foods
- 12. harmful fat that increases blood pressure
- 15. sugars that are absorbed quickly
- 16. how we measure energy in food
- 17. if this is high, you are at risk of a heart attack
- 18. makes up around 3/4ths of the human body
- 19. adding nutrients to foods that might not have them in the first place
- 20. made up of amino acids
Down
- 1. the chemical process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy
- 3. high in calories, lacks in other nutrients
- 4. starches that are absorbed slowly
- 5. body depends on these for practically every process necessary for life
- 6. a guide developed by the USDA for healthy eating
- 7. includes vegetables, protein, water, diary, fruits, and grains
- 8. cannot be digested; used to push waste through the body
- 13. water, carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, and vitamins
- 14. a food that has nutrients added back that were lost during processing