Across
- 2. Building blocks of protein
- 5. Builds and repairs tissues
- 7. Aids in digestion
- 8. Keeps you hydrated
- 9. Protein in wheat and related grains
- 10. Related to food and nutrition
- 11. A carbohydrate in potatoes and grains
- 12. Supports gut health
- 16. Maintains fluid balance
- 19. Type of fat solid at room temperature
- 21. Helps balance fluids in the body
- 22. Current dietary guideline
- 24. Found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
- 25. Supports muscle function
- 26. Going without food for a set period
- 31. Old guide for balanced eating
- 33. Chemical reactions in the body
- 36. Provides energy and supports cell growth
- 37. Healthy fat found in oils and nuts
- 39. Unit of energy from food
- 40. Strengthens bones and teeth
- 41. Helps transport oxygen in blood
- 42. Good for vision and skin
- 43. Simple sugar that provides energy
- 45. Helps absorb calcium
- 46. Protects cells from damage
- 47. Boosts immune health and wound healing
Down
- 1. Primary source of energy
- 3. Unhealthy fat in processed foods
- 4. Proteins that speed up chemical reactions
- 6. Someone who doesn’t eat meat
- 13. Prevents birth defects and supports DNA repair
- 14. Small meal between main meals
- 15. Waxy substance in your blood
- 17. Healthy fatty acid in fish
- 18. Nutrition professional
- 20. Lack of sufficient water in the body
- 23. Stimulant found in coffee and tea
- 27. Recommended amount of food
- 28. Essential nutrients like iron and zinc
- 29. Someone who avoids all animal products
- 30. Body mass index, measures body fat
- 32. Supports bone health and energy production
- 34. Supports muscle and nerve function
- 35. Regulates blood sugar
- 38. Adverse reaction to a food
- 44. Sweet substance, can lead to energy spikes
- 45. Boosts immune system