Across
- 3. units of energy that measure how much energy your body gets from food and drink, or uses during daily activities
- 4. a type of dietary fat, typically solid at room temperature, found in animal products like fatty meats, butter, cheese, and cream
- 6. an essential mineral for nerve/muscle function and hydration
- 7. a waxy fat-like substance in the blood that can be healthy and unhealthy
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- 1. modern food guide, providing a visual, science-based, and customizable tool to help Americans build healthy eating habits
- 2. an essential macronutrient built from amino acids, crucial for building muscle, repairing tissues, and creating enzymes and hormones
- 3. a primary macronutrient and essential energy source for the body, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (sugar, starch, and fiber)
- 5. class of sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food