Across
- 6. sugar molecules
- 10. a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
- 13. vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts
- 15. pyramid was divided into basic foods at the base,
- 20. the process of mechanically and enzymatically breaking down food into substances for absorption into the bloodstream
- 22. if a food does not contain nutrients or if the calories from sugar and fats outweigh the nutrients found in the food
- 23. the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy
- 24. a naturally occurring, extremely complex substance that consists of amino acid residues joined by peptide bonds.
Down
- 1. sections for vegetables, fruits, grains, and protein foods, as well as a "cup" on the side for dairy
- 2. (BMI)
- 3. the replacement of body fluids lost through sweating, exhaling, and eliminating waste
- 4. An unpleasant or dangerous immune system reaction after a certain food is eaten.
- 5. the process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
- 7. nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue
- 8. (RDA)
- 9. as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health
- 11. the nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy
- 12. substances that may protect your cells against free radicals
- 14. The calorie is a unit of energy that originated from the caloric theory of heat.
- 16. includes the parts of plant foods your body can't digest or absorb
- 17. ange of ways to help you better deal with stress and difficulty
- 18. a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties.
- 19. micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions.
- 21. breaks down the amount of calories, carbs, fat, fiber, protein, and vitamins per serving of the food