Nutrition & Diets

2. the state or condition of being very fat or overweight.
3. the portion of plant-derived food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes.
6. the involuntary muscle movement that moves food through your gastrointestinal tract.
10. an eating disorder that causes people to weigh less than is considered healthy for their age and height, usually by excessive weight loss.
12. the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.
15. the process of mechanically and enzymatically breaking down food into substances for absorption into the bloodstream.
16. above a weight considered normal or desirable.
17. A group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development.
18. below a weight considered normal or desirable.
19. a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides.
20. made up of chemical 'building blocks' called amino acids.

1. compounds that are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in polar solvents such as water.
4. a healthy meal plan that includes a variety of healthy foods from all the food groups.
5. the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
7. food that is soft in texture, low in fiber, and easy to digest.
8. a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
9. A carbohydrate that is a polymer composed of glucose units and that is the main component of the cell walls of most plants.
11. The process of absorbing or assimilating/in taking substances into cells or across the tissues and organs through diffusion or osmosis.
13. a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body.
14. eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes.