Across
- 1. Measurement of energy
- 5. What proteins are made up of
- 8. Decreases cholesterol, blood pressure and reduces risk of heart disease
- 10. Assists with the formation of red blood cells
- 14. Used as the body’s main supply of energy
- 15. Fibre that is digested and lowers cholesterol
- 16. Rates carbs according to how quickly they affect our blood glucose levels
- 17. Carbs that are a quick energy source and supplies no other nutrient
- 19. It’s main role is for growth and repair of tissue
- 21. The fat most harmful to our body
- 24. Fibre that is not digested and keeps bowels regular
- 25. Vitamin that aids with your eyesight and growth of soft and hard tissues
- 27. Vitamin that absorbs calcium
- 28. Helps with immune system and the healing of wounds
Down
- 2. Best type of fat
- 3. Carries nutrients around body in blood
- 4. Provides a concentrated source of energy
- 6. The fat that increases risk of heart disease by increasing cholesterol
- 7. The chemical compounds found in food that are used by the body to fraction and grow
- 9. Type of minerals needed in large amounts
- 11. Type of minerals needed in small amounts
- 12. Foods that are slowly digested and absorbed, and gradually raise blood sugar levels
- 13. Prevents spina bifida and encephalitis
- 18. Aids in the growth of bones and teeth
- 20. Foods that are digested and absorbed quickly into the bloodstream, and rapidly increases blood sugar levels
- 22. Vitamin that helps with healthy gums,the resistance of infection and iron absorption
- 23. Vitamin that keeps your cell membranes healthy
- 26. Carbs that supply energy, fibre and other nutrients