Across
- 2. is an eating disorder characterized by low weight, food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overpowering desire to be thin.
- 5. Having too much body mass.
- 9. easily digestible foods that are soft-consistency, low-fiber, cooked, gentle to the gastrointestinal tract, and usually non-spicy.
- 12. thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.
- 15. chronic disease characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density
- 16. is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher.
- 17. inorganic elements are present in soil and water, which are absorbed by plants or consumed by animals.
- 19. eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes.
- 20. food that is soft, low in fiber, and easy to digest.
Down
- 1. are a type of macronutrient found in certain foods and drinks.
- 3. explores the physical and emotional relationship humans have with food.
- 4. deficiencies or excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients, or impaired nutrient utilization.
- 6. are made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids.
- 7. the process of mechanically and enzymatically breaking down food into substances for absorption into the bloodstream.
- 8. weighing less than the normal amount for one's age, height, and build.
- 10. Type of fiber that makes up the cell walls of plants.
- 11. Energy is released when your body breaks down (digests and absorbs) food.
- 13. are substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development.
- 14. fatty compounds that perform a variety of functions in your body.
- 18. substances that may protect your cells against free radicals