Nutrition Crossword Puzle

5. ______fats which remain liquid at room temperature, can actually lower the risk of heart disease
7. this group includes foods high in protein, such as meat, fish , beans, and peas, eggs, and nuts
14. _____is essential to every body function you have
15. the study of nutrients and how the body uses them
16. teen boys and girls need 2-3 cups of _____ daily
17. _____fats, which are usually solid at room temperature
19. compounds that help to regulate body functions
20. nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy

1. teens should eat 1 1/2-2 cups of ____ per day.
2. tough stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat, and other grains
3. the starches and sugars found in foods, especially in plant foods
4. substances in food that your body needs to function
6. the nutrients used to build and repair cells
8. a unit of heat that measures the energy available in food
9. this group includes all grains, such as rice, corn, wheat, oats, and barley
10. a visual reminder to help consumers make healthful food choices
11. ______ fats which start off as liquid oils and are made solid through processing
12. elements in foods that help your body work properly
13. elements in foods that help your body work properly
16. compounds that help to regulate body functions
18. this group includes milk and many other products, such as cheese and yogurt