Nutrition Basics

4. Your body is made of 65% of this
7. These supply energy for your body's functions.
8. essential mineral for maintenance of bones and teeth.
11. if a person has High cholesterol, it may cause ___ To build up on the walls of blood vessels
12. extra carbohydrates are stored as
13. This helps in the growth and repair of your body's tissues.
14. The smaller links of protein are called ___ Acids

1. Helps prevent constipation, may reduce risk of colon cancer & heart disease.
2. The loss of electrolytes and water
3. A waxy, fatlike substance that is only found in animal products
5. Maintains water balance and keeps blood pressure lower
6. The process of maintaining a stable state in your body
7. The amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
9. necessary for red blood cells.
10. The chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy.