Nutrition

5. Fiber that does not dissolve in water. It was once referred to as roughage ("ruff-ij") because it is rough.
6. Fiber that dissolves in water, slows down the release of sugar into the blood, and helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood
8. Two or more incomplete protein sources that together provide adequate amounts of all the essential amino acids
9. Study of the nutrients in food and how they nourish the body
10. essential for life, your body can only last a few days without
13. Components of food that are needed for the body to function
15. Condition caused by lack of iron in a person's blood
16. White, waxy substance produced in the liver that helps the body carry out its many processes
17. Another word for fat
18. Also known as a calorie, a unit of measurement for energry

1. Also known as a phytonutrient, this type of chemical aids the body in fighting or preventing diseases.
2. Condition in which the bones gradually lose their minerals, becoming weak and fragile
3. Proteins that contain all the essential amino acids in the right amount
4. chemical compounds found in food that are needed for regulating metabolic processes, such as digestion and the absorption of nutrients
7. This energy source contains long chains that include many glucose molecules. They are found in plant-based foods such as grains, legumes, and vegetables. They provide a long-lasting source of energy
11. Contains one or two sugars. These carbohydrates have a chemical structure that is relatively simple compared to starch and fiber
12. Physical condition caused by a lack of nutrients or an imbalance of nutrients
14. Inorganic element essential to nutrition that is classified as major or trace