Across
- 5. substance that is vital to every body function
- 8. proteins that have all 9 essential amino acids
- 9. substances that body can't produce but are needed
- 10. process in which the body takes/uses food
- 11. units of heat that measure energy
- 13. protein that comes from beans, nuts, and peas
- 15. mineral deficiency that causes osteoporosis
- 16. a desire to eat
Down
- 1. substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair, and supply with energy
- 2. help build and maintain body cells and tissues
- 3. compounds that help regulate vital body processes
- 4. a physical drive that protects you from starvation
- 6. minimum amount of cups of water each day
- 7. what provides the body with energy
- 12. mineral deficiency that causes anemia
- 14. fatty substance that does not dissolve in water