Nutrition Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. Fat type of fat that comes from animal sources and is usually solid at room temperature.
  2. 4. helps move food through the digestive system.
  3. 5. containing or made from milk.
  4. 7. main food groups: Grains, Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy, Protein
  5. 10. unit of energy produced by food and used by the body.
  6. 12. Fat type of fat that comes from plant sources and is usually liquid at room temperature; healthy fat.
Down
  1. 1. nutrients that help the body use carbs, protein, and fat.
  2. 2. energy source to fuel the body.
  3. 6. elements found in food that are used by the body; sodium, calcium, iron and potassium.
  4. 8. every body cell contains this nutrient; up to 60% of your body is made of this nutrient.
  5. 9. nutrient needed to build, repair, and maintain body tissues.
  6. 11. nutrient that provides energy, insulation, protection, important for brain development and helps the body store vitamins.