Nutrition

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Across
  1. 2. Chemical substances essential for the body to function properly.
  2. 4. Non-living substances found naturally in plants.
  3. 6. A ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 1 to 100 to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels.
  4. 9. A strong, metallic element essential for living
  5. 10. Needed for growth and repair of body tissues, muscle and blood cells.
  6. 12. What can happen if you don't drink enough water
  7. 14. Something lost from the body through urine, faeces and perspiration in our breath.
  8. 15. Can be found visibly or invisibly
  9. 16. Acid that forms proteins in organisms
Down
  1. 1. Calories from foods that provide little to no nutritional value.
  2. 3. Can help increase chance of dehydration, stress, and sleep disruption.
  3. 5. Fats and oils collectively known as...
  4. 7. Supplies fuel for energy in the body.
  5. 8. Can be easily seen in foods (eg. butter, oils)
  6. 11. A vital mineral, crucial for bone health and muscle function.
  7. 13. Can be hard to detect in foods (eg. dairy, processed foods)