Nutrition Definitions

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Across
  1. 2. Above the weight you should be at your age or height (10)
  2. 3. The measurement used to identify if someone is underweight or overweight (4,4,5)
  3. 5. The amount of nutrients and energy we consume, compared with the amount of energy we actually use (11,3,6,7)
  4. 7. The amount of nutrients that is sufficient for most people (11,7)
  5. 8. Consuming food and then using it for health and growth (9)
  6. 10. Grossly fat or overweight (7)
  7. 11. When there is not enough food intake which leads to recurring infectious diseases (14)
  8. 13. The total energy and nutrients needed by different groups of people (7,9,6)
Down
  1. 1. The amount of food you consume (6,4,7)
  2. 4. Not eating enough or not eating the right foods causes a lack of proper nutrition (12)
  3. 6. Estimates how much protein, vitamins and minerals most people need (9,8,7)
  4. 9. The usual nutrients someone regularly eats (4)
  5. 12. Compares children's weight and height against other children of the same age (6,6)
  6. 13. A lack of minerals or nutrients (10)