Nutrition

2. the strength required for sustained mental or physical activity.
8. a type of electrolyte that helps nerves to function and muscles to contract. Found in bananas
9. a sweet crystalline substance that is usually used for sweetening food or drink
11. found in milk! The chemical element of atomic number 20.
13. the flesh of an animal used for food. High in protein
14. they contain hydrogen and oxygen in the same ratio as water 2:1. They provide fuel for energy. e.g. Pasta, rice, bread contain high levels of this.
15. a quantity of food suitable for one person
20. allows chemical reactions and is a key component of blood. Reduces hunger. Found in oil, avocados and meats
24. these can also be found on the periodic table
25. a disease in which the body is less able to produce or respond to the hormone insulin which in turn results in abnormal metabolism of carbs and unstable levels of glucose in the blood.
27. a plant or part of a plant used for food such as apples, oranges or pineapple
28. system the group of organs which work together to consume foods and liquids that the body can use for energy and growth
30. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

1. the state of being free from illness or injury
3. fruit composed from and inedible hard shell and a seed which is edible.
4. any group of organic compounds that promote growth and nutrition. Derives from the Latin word amine because these were thought to contain amino acids
5. a plant or part of a plant used for food such as cabbage, cucumber or carrot
6. source of energy that comes from food to power the human body.
7. a sugar commonly found in fruits
8. is a key component of body tissue. It builds, maintains and repairs body cells. Found in meats, nuts and eggs
10. the kind of foods a person consumes. Many associate this with the restriction of some food groups in order to lose weight.
12. cultivated cereals used as food
16. a simple sugar that is a component of many carbohydrates
17. a sugar found in milk products
18. has the same ratio of hydrogen and oxygen as carbohydrates. Is colourless and odourless
19. any nutritious substance that can be consumed in order to maintain life and growth
21. joules measurement of energy value of foods
22. cleans the digestive system and can be found in wholemeal foods, apple and oranges
23. a distribution of milk or milk products
26. the chemical element atomic number 11, referred to as salt
29. is an element commonly found in red meats in large amounts. Also, a type of metal