Across
- 2. – A unit of energy provided by food.
- 3. – Fat-like substance needed for cells but harmful in excess.
- 10. – Nutrients needed in large amounts (carbohydrates, proteins, fats).
- 12. – Poor nutrition from deficiency or excess of nutrients.
- 13. – Simple sugar that is a primary energy source for the body.
- 14. – Mineral important for bones and teeth.
- 16. – Nutrient used for growth, repair, and tissue maintenance.
- 17. – Nutrient that provides energy.
Down
- 1. – Nutrients needed in small amounts (vitamins, minerals).
- 4. – Indigestible plant material that aids digestion.
- 5. – Mineral important for fluid balance; excessive intake can raise blood pressure.
- 6. – Adequate intake of fluids for bodily function.
- 7. – Organic compound required for body functions.
- 8. – Nutrient used for energy, insulation, and organ protection.
- 9. – Mineral essential for hemoglobin and oxygen transport.
- 11. – Inorganic substance essential for body processes.
- 15. – The process by which the body converts food into energy.