Nutrition

1. a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink
5. an essential source of energy in the diet
6. a type of sugar that is found naturally in fruit and honey
8. a special course of food to which a person restricts themselves, either to lose weight or be healthier in general
9. the current standard unit of energy measurement
10. most readily converted energy source. Good sources include rice, bread, cereal, legumes, fruits and vegetables which also provide important nutrients
11. the fuel we need from food to function and be active
12. the food necessary for growth, health, and good condition

1. an electrolyte that helps maintain acid-base balance of the blood, helps regulate blood pressure and water balance in cells and aids in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission
2. important for growth of body cells and makes up virtually every part of the body
3. the yellowing of the skin due to excessive bilirubin build-up in the blood. This may be caused by high levels of red blood cell destruction
4. a relationship between a specific nutrient in a food and prevention of a particular disease or health related condition
6. dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, that are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes
7. a measurement of energy
10. found in dairy products, fortified soy drinks, green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds