Nutrition

3. control: Managing the amount of food consumed to ensure a balanced and healthy diet.
6. Organic compounds necessary for various bodily functions, growth, and maintenance of health, obtained through diet.
8. A macronutrient essential for building and repairing tissues, composed of amino acids.
9. Macronutrients serving as a concentrated energy source and important for cell structure, insulation, and nutrient absorption.
10. Foods that provide a high amount of nutrients relative to their calorie content.
12. A unit of measurement for energy obtained from food; the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius.
13. The process of providing adequate water to the body to maintain bodily functions and overall health.
14. The set of chemical processes that occur within the body to maintain life, involving the breakdown of nutrients for energy.

1. Substances that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, potentially preventing diseases.
2. A type of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods that aids digestion and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
4. diet: A diet that includes a variety of foods to provide the necessary nutrients in proper proportions for overall health.
5. The process of breaking down food into smaller, absorbable components for nutrient utilization.
7. Inorganic nutrients crucial for proper body function, including elements like calcium, iron, and potassium.
11. Macronutrients providing energy to the body, including sugars, starches, and fibers.