Nutrition crossword

5. Eye disorder due to vitamin A deficiency.
12. Nutrients required in large amounts for energy and growth (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, fats)
14. Wasting syndrome with weight and muscle loss.
15. Severe energy deficiency causing emaciation.
16. Unit used to measure the energy content in food
17. Condition resulting from insufficient, excessive, or imbalanced nutrient intake
18. Obsession with healthy eating that can lead to malnutrition.
19. Fat creation from excess carbs.
20. Niacin (B3) deficiency disease causing dermatitis and dementia.

1. Decreased ability to taste, often due to nutrient deficiencies.
2. How diet affects gene expression and inheritance.
3. Body measurement science used in nutritional assessment.
4. Plant-based compounds with health benefits, often found in fruits and vegetables
6. Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength
7. Low levels of a key blood protein, often causing edema
8. Bioactive compounds in animal-based foods.
9. Extreme and generalized swelling due to fluid accumulation in tissues
10. Food or supplement offering medical benefits.
11. Protein deficiency causing swelling and fatty liver.
13. Essential nutrients needed in small amounts, like vitamins and minerals