Nutrition

2. A unit gained or lost by adding or subtracting 500 calories per day.
6. Plant group that should fill the largest part of our plates
8. A substance in food that quickly spikes and drops energy levels
10. Fat that clogs arteries, increasing heart attack risks
12. These nutrients come from the earth, like rocks and soil and include zinc or iron.
13. Nutrient _________ foods are packed with vitamins, minerals and foods that fuel energy levels.
14. Simple sugars or complex, fiber rich foods.
16. The liquid that flushes fat and toxins from the body
17. The American Diabetes Association recommends keeping a maximum sugar level to ___ teaspoons daily.

1. Food that comes in a box or bag and usually has added preservatives.
3. Eating a high amount of simple carbohydrates can lead to________.
4. This nutrient cushions your organs
5. Eating too much sodium (over 2300 mg a day) can lead to high _______ pressure
6. A nutrient that comes from living sources like plants and animals.
7. Nutrient dense food is more natural, low in sugar, saturated fat and ________.
9. A disease caused by lack of citrus or vitamin c
11. This nutrient builds skin, hair and muscles
15. Not eating enough calcium can lead to "brittle bones" or ___________.