Nutrition

3. Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth
4. Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions.
7. This is a mineral that is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.
8. Nutrition is a significant part of ____.
12. This is a sugar found in milk and milk products.
14. Known as the chemical compounds that are found in food.
16. A chemical element of the alkali metal group
17. A condition in which the muscles around the stomach don't work properly.

1. The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
2. An essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body, sometimes referred to as an electrolyte.
5. These are elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
6. This is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones & to carry out important functions.
9. This is a mineral found in plants and animals and all living things - mainly meat, poultry, pork and other protein products.
10. A chemical element, also know as quicksilver.
11. A fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms - phylloquinone, menaquinones
13. This is a mineral naturally found in various foods.
15. Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy are included in the five ____ groups.