Nutrition

2. An essential mineral that is needed by all tissues in the body, sometimes referred to as an electrolyte.
3. This is a mineral naturally found in various foods.
5. A chemical element of the alkali metal group
7. A condition in which the muscles around the stomach don't work properly.
8. A fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms - phylloquinone, menaquinones
9. This is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones & to carry out important functions.
11. Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods, and Dairy are included in the five ____ groups.
12. Nutrition is a significant part of ____.
13. This is a sugar found in milk and milk products.
16. These are elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.
19. Known as the chemical compounds that are found in food.

1. Substances in food that provide nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth
2. This is how much of a food you are served or how much you eat.
4. A chemical element, also know as quicksilver.
6. A diet consisting of a variety of different types of food and providing adequate amounts of the nutrients necessary for good health.
10. This is a mineral that is essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.
14. Having a lack of ____ leads to muscle contractions.
15. This is a mineral found in plants and animals and all living things - mainly meat, poultry, pork and other protein products.
17. A recommended single portion of food.
18. The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.