Nutrition

2. this green vegetable is a great source of vitamin K as well as vitamin C
4. the foods in this group are organized into subgroups based on their nutrients
6. the natural need to eat
8. the food group that is made up of the seeds of grasses grown for food
13. the psychological desire for food
15. the substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply energy
17. this food group is a great source of calcium
18. the unit that measures the energy that your body gets from food

1. the nutrients that help carry out vital functions
3. the process by which your body takes in and uses food
5. your diet needs to be complete and _____
7. the nutrients that make up the tissues of our body
9. the nutrients that help with vitamin absorption
10. this food is a member of the grains group and makes a quick and easy breakfast when combined with milk
11. the foods in this group can be served fresh, canned, or dried
12. the nutrients that provide our body with energy
14. the most abundant substance in all living organisms
16. protein source that can be hard-boiled, scrambled, poached, or fried