Young children and toddlers' nutrition

3. A hard, dense connective tissue that makes up the skeletal system of vertebrates.
7. Small amounts of food that are eaten between meals.
8. The complex organ in the head that serves as the center of the nervous system and controls most bodily functions.
10. Substances found in food that are necessary for growth, development, and maintaining good health. Examples include vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
11. The process of becoming larger, taller, or more developed over time.
12. Edible seeds of cereal plants, such as wheat, rice, oats, or corn.

1. Young children who are typically between the ages of 1 and 3 years old.
2. Regularly scheduled times during the day when food is consumed.
4. A type of nutrient that provides energy, insulation, and helps with the absorption of certain vitamins.
5. A mineral that is essential for many bodily functions, including the formation of red blood cells and the transportation of oxygen.
6. A healthcare professional who specializes in the study of nutrition and helps people to make healthy food choices.
9. The kinds of food that a person, animal, or community eats on a regular basis.