Nutrition Crossword

3. smaller substances that make up proteins
4. sugars that occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, and milk
6. nutrient that contributes to growing and repairing the body's tissues
10. nine amino acids that the body cannot manufacture
11. amount of energy released when nutrients are broken down
12. the percentage of total calories that should come from carbohydrates
14. nutrient that supplies the body with energy, forms your cells, maintains body temperature, and protects your nerves
15. the percentage of total calories that should come from fat

1. fat that is liquid at room temperature
2. Made up of sugars linked together and found in potatoes and grains
5. made when manufacturers add hydrogen to fat molecules in vegetable oils
7. the chemical process by which the body breaks down food and releases energy
8. fat that is solid at room temperature
9. helps prevent constipation, reduces the risk of colon cancer, and may prevent heart disease
13. the percentage of total calories that should come from protein