Nutrition & Health

3. A substance that protects cells from the damage caused by free radicals
6. substances naturally formed in the Earth.
7. nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy
8. sugar molecules
9. a visual representation (in the shape of a pyramid) of the optimal number of servings of food a person should eat daily from each basic food group.
11. a type of nutrient that you get from your diet
13. a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters
14. provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
15. a holistic integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, fueling the body, engaging the mind, and nurturing the spirit
17. the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy.
20. breaks down the amount of calories, carbs, fat, fiber, protein, and vitamins per serving of the food
22. a type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest.

1. are the levels of intake of essential nutrients that, on the basis of scientific knowledge, are judged by the Food and Nutrition Board to be adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of practically all healthy persons.
2. A nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy.
4. an immune system reaction that happens soon after eating a certain food
5. offers a range of ways to help you better deal with stress and difficulty, also called adversity, in your life.
10. A molecule made up of amino acids
12. the process of mechanically and enzymatically breaking down food into substances for absorption into the bloodstream
16. if a food does not contain nutrients or if the calories from sugar and fats outweigh the nutrients found in the food
18. the passing of digested food through the wall of the intestines into the blood or lymph
19. a chemical elements or substances required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms.
21. the replacement of body fluids lost through sweating, exhaling, and eliminating waste