Across
- 5. Key concept of eating different foods in proper amounts
- 7. Compounds that help protect cells from damage
- 8. Mineral that helps carry oxygen in the blood
- 10. Process by which the body converts food into energy
- 12. Mineral often found in salt and processed foods
- 15. Simple carbohydrate that provides quick energy
- 16. Most important nutrient for survival
- 17. Fat-like substance found in animal foods
- 18. Nutrient needed for muscle growth and repair
- 19. Nutrient that aids digestion and gut health
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- 1. Foods that contain all parts of the grain
- 2. Nutrients that help regulate body processes
- 3. Process of getting enough fluids
- 4. Nutrient that helps absorb vitamins and provides stored energy
- 6. Substances in food that the body needs to function
- 9. Main nutrient that provides the body with energy
- 11. Nutrients that support bones, teeth, and fluid balance
- 13. Recommended amount of food to eat at one time
- 14. Units used to measure energy in food
- 17. Mineral important for strong bones and teeth