Nutrition Vocab Crossword

5. The amount of food you choose to eat at one time.
6. A unit that measures the energy food gives your body.
7. A nutrient like calcium or iron that helps the body work properly.
8. A grain that still has all parts (bran, germ, endosperm) and keeps more nutrients and fiber.
12. The recommended amount of food listed on a nutrition label.
13. The part of plant foods that helps digestion and keeps you regular.
14. A nutrient that stores energy and helps the body use some vitamins.

1. The state of having enough water in your body; drinking water keeps you hydrated.
2. How your body changes food into energy and uses it.
3. A small nutrient the body needs to stay healthy; often found in fruits and vegetables.
4. A mineral often in salt; too much can raise blood pressure.
6. A type of nutrient that gives quick energy; found in bread, rice, pasta, and fruit.
9. A substance in food that the body needs to grow, repair, and have energy.
10. A sweet carbohydrate found in candy, fruits, and many drinks.
11. A nutrient that helps build and repair muscles and cells.