Across
- 2. A mineral that helps regulate the amount of fluid in our bodies
- 3. Building blocks of protein
- 5. A unit that measures the energy used by the body, and the energy that food supplies to the body.
- 6. A condition in which bones gradually lose their mineral content, and become weak
- 7. Foods that are high in calories, but low in nutrients
- 10. A sign that your body needs food
- 11. The desire to eat
- 12. A plant material that your body cannot digest
- 13. Reaching for your best level of health
- 15. A type of nutrient that is needed to build, repair, and maintain body cells and tissues
- 17. A condition in which the body cannot control blood sugar properly
Down
- 1. A substance needed in small quantities to help regulate body functions
- 4. Starches and sugars that give the body most of its energy
- 5. A waxy substance in animal fats
- 8. Foods that contain the entire edible grain
- 9. Elements needed in small amounts for strong bones and teeth, healthy blood,and regular elimination of body wastes
- 14. A substance in food that is important for the body's growth and maintenance
- 16. An important nutrient that provides energy