Nutrition

4. A process used to turn liquid oils into more highly saturated fats.
7. A condition resulting from a calcium deficiency, which is characterized by porous, brittle bones.
9. The study of how the body uses the nutrients in food.
10. One of 20 types of small unit
13. A vitamin that dissolves in fats and can be stored in the fatty tissues of the body.

1. High blood pressure.
2. The chemical process that takes place in the cells after the body absorbs nutrients.
3. A type of fatty acid that is missing one hydrogen atom.
5. An illness caused by the lack of a sufficient amount of a nutrient is called a _____ disease.
6. A condition resulting from deficiencies of various nutrients, which is characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.
8. A mucus- and enzyme-containing liquid secreted by the mouth.
11. Starches and fiber are often called ____ carbohydrates.
12. A mineral, such as iron or iodine, that is needed in the diet in amounts less than 100 milligrams per day is called a(n) ___element.