Nutrition Crossword

2. when a food has adverse side effects-mostly to your digestive system
3. these develop from the flower of a plant
6. a chemical element required by the body to perform necessary functions necessary for life
9. building blocks of the body: builds and repairs muscles and tissues
11. the different components that make up the body
12. the rate at which your body uses energy while at rest to keep vital functions going
13. micronutrients essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small amounts because they cannot be synthesized by the body
16. a plant or part of a plant used for food
18. primary source of energy in our bodies
19. substance that provides nourishment essential for the body

1. nutrients required in large amounts in the diet
4. helps with hydration and is needed for most body functions
5. this is equal to 3500 calories
7. nutrients required in small amounts in the diet
8. the comparison of weight relative to height
10. happens when your immune system overreacts to a food protein
14. the energy needed to raise 1 kilogram of water 1 degree celsius
15. this is measured by a scale and is the least accurate measurement of body composition
17. macronutrient that provides energy and helps absorb vitamins