Nutrition Crossword Puzzle

2. a sticker that is found on food packaging that provides nutritional information.
5. foods that have been altered from their natural state.
7. a mineral that the body needs in small amounts but can be harmful in excess.
10. information on food labels about the nutritional content of foods.
11. the state of having enough water in the body to function properly.
12. categories of foods that share similar nutritional properties.
14. foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
16. foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
17. foods that provide calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
19. foods and beverages that have a high amount of nutrients relative to their calorie content.
22. a diet that provides the body with all the nutrients it needs in the right amounts.

1. sugar that is added to foods during processing.
3. the body's main source of energy (found in foods like pasta and potatoes).
4. substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and maintenance of life.
6. a unit of energy released from food and used by the body.
8. foods that provide amino acids for building and repairing tissues (chicken, fish, eggs, etc.).
9. essential nutrients for growth and development.
13. foods that provide carbohydrates, fiber, and some vitamins and minerals.
15. a type of fat found in foods that is generally solid at room temperature.
18. inorganic substances that maintain body functions.
20. the measure of the nutrients in food.
21. nutrients that provide energy and support cell growth.