Nutrition

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  1. 2. these types of foods cause our blood-glucose levels to rise slowly
  2. 5. the body needs these in large amounts
  3. 6. salt
  4. 7. watermelon, cucumber and oranges are high in this nutrient
  5. 8. the body needs these in small amounts
  6. 10. this macronutrient is responsible for keeping our body warm
  7. 14. this disease is caused by excess saturated and trans fats which clogs our arteries
  8. 17. HDL
  9. 19. increasing your fibre intake acts as a protective factor for which cancer
  10. 20. the abbreviation for bad cholesterol
  11. 22. sugar
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  1. 1. energy in food is measured in this unit
  2. 3. excess carbohydrates and protein is stored in the body as this
  3. 4. this type of fat increases HDL
  4. 9. this nutrient is responsible for carrying oxygen around the body
  5. 11. too much of this macronutrient can lead to osteoporosis
  6. 12. this type of fat removes HDL from the body
  7. 13. this macronutrient is responsible for the building and maintaining of muscles and tissue
  8. 15. our main source of energy
  9. 16. this nutrient regulates bowel movements
  10. 18. this mineral acts as a protective factor for osteoporosis
  11. 21. not enough of this can lead to anaemia