Across
- 3. a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy
- 4. fibra, filament
- 5. unhealthy levels of added sugar, sodium and fat
- 6. essential food nutrients
- 8. the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy:
- 10. Lipids
- 12. undernutrition
- 13. a nutrient your body needs to grow and repair cells, and to work properly
- 15. they retain all their original goodness, including vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytochemicals
- 17. the process of nourishing or being nourished
- 18. dietary guidelines
- 19. organic compounds
Down
- 1. the amount of nutrients you get for the calories consumed
- 2. A measurement of the energy content of food
- 5. the amount of food you choose to eat at one time
- 7. a representation of the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups
- 9. contains an adequate amount of all the nutrients required by the body to grow, remain healthy and be disease-free
- 11. vitamins and minerals
- 14. plant-based foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds,
- 16. the process of giving fluids needed by the body
