Across
- 3. The process of maintaining enough water in the body
- 5. A carbohydrate that aids digestion and helps prevent constipation
- 8. A mineral that helps muscles contract and maintain heart function
- 10. Inorganic nutrients that support body functions like bone health
- 12. The process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth
- 13. A nutrient that provides long-term energy and helps absorb vitamins
- 15. The process of breaking down food so the body can absorb it
- 16. A mineral needed to carry oxygen in the blood
- 17. Organic compounds needed in small amounts to maintain health
Down
- 1. The body's main source of quick energy
- 2. A mineral important for strong bones and teeth
- 4. The chemical process that converts food into energy
- 6. A nutrient needed to build and repair muscles
- 7. The sugar that circulates in the blood and provides energy
- 9. Units used to measure energy in food
- 11. Substances in food that the body needs to function properly
- 14. A mineral that helps control fluid balance and nerve function