Across
- 1. Makes up 50-70% of our body
- 4. disease which prevents the body from controlling the amount of sugar in the blood
- 7. a product found in wheat and barley
- 9. any of a group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition
- 14. measurement of energy
- 15. contain hydrogen and oxygen and are used to release energy in the animal body.
- 17. stimulant found in coffee, tea, some chocolate and energy drinks
- 19. a process in our body that turns what we eat into energy
- 20. the type of foods that a person eats
- 22. Creates healthy blood and carries oxygen around the body
- 23. broken down form our body uses for energy
- 26. process of working out to remain healthy
- 27. substances obtained from food that help us grow
- 28. sugar found in fruit and honey
Down
- 2. assist in protecting your body against the damage caused by free radicals
- 3. Important for cell growth.
- 5. prevents constipation, cancer and heart disease. Can be found in most natural and unprocessed foods.
- 6. relating to heart and blood muscles
- 8. fuel from food that is used to be active
- 9. not being able to eat specific products
- 10. Sugar found in milk
- 11. a sterol made by the body. Can be found in meat, eggs, poultry and dairy foods
- 12. added to the body to increase an amount of something
- 13. Being overweight. Could be from genetics
- 15. used to strengthen bones and teeth
- 16. Electrolytes are minerals which are needed to keep the body's balance of fluids at a healthy level
- 18. highly concentrated source of energy from your body
- 21. Important for formation of bones, teeth, blood and connective tissue
- 24. BMI is a measure of a person's body size by calculating their weight in relation to their height
- 25. characteristics gain from your parents