Across
- 5. the chemical process that breaks down substances and gets energy
- 6. 60% of it is in your body
- 8. helps with digestion
- 10. can melt at room temperature
- 11. can raise your blood cholesterol level which increases your risk of a heart attack.
- 12. essential for normal growth in the body
- 13. having added nutrients
- 15. sugars that are absorbed quickly
- 16. An empty-calorie food is one that is high in calories, yet lacks all other nutrients.
- 17. a certain type of foods in a group
Down
- 1. there are 6 of them
- 2. help with daliy functions
- 3. starches that are absorbed more slowly
- 4. substances found in food that keep your body functioning
- 5. tells you the right portions of food to eat
- 7. used to gain muscle
- 9. helps maintain the right balance of fluids in your body
- 14. how we measure energy in our food