Nutrition/Chapter 9 Crossword

substances in food that your body needs to function
small units that make up protein
what type of carbohydrates are starches?
a unit of heat that measures the energy available in food
the study of nutrients and how the body uses them
the starches and sugars found in foods
tough, stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, and whole wheat
nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy
the nutrients used to build and repair cells
compounds that help to regulate body functions
elements in foods that help your body work properly
essential to every body function you have
helps maintain your body's fluid balance
helps build strong bones and teeth
visual reminder to help consumers make healthful food choices
the emotional desire for food
the body's physical need for food
teens need three cups of what per day to meet their nutrient needs
have a high amount of nutrients relative to their number of calories
weighing more than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type
weighing less than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type
the way you see your body
an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly eats large amounts of food and then purges
extreme eating behaviors that can lead to serious illness or death
eating disorder in which a strong fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves on purpose
a disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much food at one time
how many categories of nutrients are there
method for assessing your body size based on your height and weight