Nutrition

4. compounds that help to regulate your body processes
5. a waxy fat-like substance that the body uses to build cells
6. nutrients that promote growth and give you energy
7. fruit is an example of a __________ carbohydrate
8. process of taking in food and using it for energy and growth
10. used to develop and repair cells
11. your body needs carbohydrates to use as __________
14. substances the body uses to form healthy bone and teeth
15. a type of fat that increases your risk of heart disease
16. a unit of heat that measures the energy in foods
17. smaller chemical building blocks that make up a protein
18. a nutrient you drink that helps with digestion and carries nutrients to your cells
19. substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy

1. a carbohydrate that can't be digested and helps carry waste out of your body
2. a type of fat that lowers your risk of heart disease
3. a shortage of a nutrient
5. starches or sugars found in food
9. a type of fat that is the most unhealthy and is in many processed foods
12. a mineral that helps build strong bones
13. foods that have a high amount of nutrients compared to their number of calories