Nutrients

3. A highly reactive substance, produced by oxidation, that can cause cell damage
9. A condition in which a person's diet is inadequate
10. Nutrients necessary for growth and repair of cells, as well as other functions
13. Proteins that do not contain adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids
14. Nutrients required in small amounts
15. The simple sugar that our bodies use for energy

1. Chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms that are parts of all fats and oils
2. Nutrients that are required in large amounts to provide energy
4. Nutrients made of carbon and hydrogen; sources of energy for your body
5. Proteins that contain adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids
6. The building blocks of all proteins; they contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
7. Nutrients used for energy, nerve functions, and other functions
8. A group of nutrients including fats, oils, and other molecules that do not easily dissolve in water
11. Describes foods that are high in calories and low in other nutrients; also known as nutrient-poor foods
12. Describes foods that are relatively low in calories and high in a variety of nutrients