Nutrition and Health

6. the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb
7. a visual reminder to make healthy choices from each of the five groups
11. a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties.
12. way to illustrate what foods make up a healthy diet
16. complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds
18. the fact or state of being engrossed in something.
20. vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts
21. substances that may protect your cells against free radicals
22. sugar molecules
23. a wide spectrum of techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of stress

1. breaks down the amount of calories, carbs, fat, fiber, protein, and vitamins per serving of the food
2. a value derived from the mass and height of a person
3. nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes
4. the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes
5. Average daily level of intake sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements
7. the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy
8. are a unit of energy, often used to express the nutritional value of foods,
9. are the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy
10. a food does not contain nutrients or if the calories from sugar and fats outweigh the nutrients found in the food
13. the replacement of body fluids lost through sweating, exhaling, and eliminating waste
14. the process of mechanically and enzymatically breaking down food into substances for absorption into the bloodstream
15. micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions
17. An unpleasant or dangerous immune system reaction after a certain food is eaten.
19. a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.