Across
- 4. Compounds that help regulate many body processes.
- 5. Consuming foods in appropriate portions.
- 13. A negative reaction to food that does not involve the immune system.
- 14. fat-like substance found in all cells of the body
- 18. The most energy-rich nutrients and crucial for bodily functions.
- 19. A major component of fats used for energy and tissue development
- 20. An unhealthy fat created during food processing that raises "bad" cholesterol and lowers "good" cholesterol.
- 22. Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that provide energy.
- 23. Nutrients that protect cells from damage.
- 24. Grains that contain the entire grain kernel, including the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Down
- 1. Lack of proper nutrition.
- 2. A low amount of water in the body.
- 3. Minerals like sodium, potassium, and magnesium that help balance fluids and support nerve and muscle function.
- 6. Describes foods that are produced using methods that minimize the use of artificial materials and practices.
- 7. A complex carbohydrate the body cannot digest, aiding digestion.
- 8. Inorganic elements essential for the body.
- 9. specific foods consumed
- 10. A state of good physical and mental health.
- 11. Vitamins and minerals essential for bodily functions.
- 12. Used to build and maintain cells and tissues, with amino acids as their building blocks.
- 14. Provide body with energy needed for vital functions
- 15. What provides energy to the body
- 16. What are non energy producing
- 17. What provides hydration
- 21. An immune system reaction to certain food substances.
