Across
- 2. a white, tasteless, solid carbohydrate
- 7. excess of body fat. Morbidly Obese are those 100 pounds overweight or more.
- 8. part of grains and plant foods that cannot be digested
- 10. the nutrient that builds and repairs body cells; helps form antibodies to fight infection. The muscles are mostly attributed to protein.
- 11. nutrient needed to supply stored energy; found in oils, butter, lard; the most calorically dense nutrient; provides body insulation.
- 12. the part of a food that is used by our bodies; examples; protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Essential for health and growth.
- 13. nutrients that supply energy and help the body use other nutrients; found in cereals, breads, and grains.
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- 1. a simple carbohydrate found in foods like candy, soft drinks, sugar-coated cereals, cookies and ice cream; also called fructose, sucrose, dextrose, maltose, or lactose.
- 3. a unit used to measure the energy or heat food supplies to the body.
- 4. a type of fat produced in the body
- 5. a regulated selection of food and drink chosen for reason of health or weight control.
- 6. nutrients that are essential for body growth, resisting infection, and keeping the body function properly; examples are vitamin A, C, D, and Niacin.
- 9. fats tend to raise cholesterol levels; found in most animal products such as meats, butter, cheese, and some processed products such as margarine and mayonnaise.