Across
- 6. substances in food that your body needs to function
- 7. the starches and sugars found in foods, especially in plant foods
- 8. a unit of heat that measures the energy available in food
- 9. compounds that help to regulate body processes
- 10. are the nutrients used to build and repair cells
Down
- 1. tough, stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat, and other grains
- 2. small units that make up protein
- 3. substances the body uses to form healthy bones and teeth, keep blood healthy, and keep the heart and other organs working properly
- 4. nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy.
- 5. the study of nutrients and how the body uses them