Nutrients Unit 6

1. a chemical found in bones
2. the process by which the body changes food and drink into energy
3. one of three main nutrients found in foods like fish, avocados, and oil
5. having a high vitamin and mineral content in relation to its weight
6. one of three main nutrients found in foods like cookies, spaghetti, soft drinks, corn, and cherry pie
8. elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally
10. one of three main nutrients found in foods like meat,eggs, and nuts
13. a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds
16. mineral that is naturally present in many foods, added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement
17. the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
19. a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development

1. A waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver, and found in the blood and in all cells of the body
4. a type of fat containing a high proportion of fatty acid molecules without double bonds, considered to be less healthy in the diet
6. unit of measure of energy
7. a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue
9. a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food
11. liquid needed for body functions
12. a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life
14. A type of fat that has certain chemical properties and is usually found in processed foods
15. a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat
18. a type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest