Across
- 2. compounds that help to regulate body functions
- 9. this group includes milk and many other products, such as cheese and yogurt
- 12. teen boys and girls need 2-3 cups of _____ daily
- 14. this group includes foods high in protein, such as meat, fish , beans, and peas, eggs, and nuts
- 15. tough stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat, and other grains
- 16. elements in foods that help your body work properly
- 17. ______fats which remain liquid at room temperature, can actually lower the risk of heart disease
- 19. nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy
- 20. this group includes all grains, such as rice, corn, wheat, oats, and barley
- 21. substances in food that your body needs to function
Down
- 1. a unit of heat that measures the energy available in food
- 3. _____fats, which are usually solid at room temperature
- 4. the study of nutrients and how the body uses them
- 5. compounds that help to regulate body functions
- 6. a visual reminder to help consumers make healthful food choices
- 7. ______ fats which start off as liquid oils and are made solid through processing
- 8. _____is essential to every body function you have
- 10. the starches and sugars found in foods, especially in plant foods
- 11. the nutrients used to build and repair cells
- 13. elements in foods that help your body work properly
- 18. teens should eat 1 1/2-2 cups of ____ per day.