Nutrition Crossword

The essential nutrient that provides energy
All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the __________ food group.
the essential nutrient that serves as a storage depot for energy and helps transport fat-soluble vitamins in the blood
carbohydrates break down into _________ in the body.
the units of energy contained in food and beverages
a guide that tells how much and what kinds of food to eat for meals and snacks
The body is unable to break down _______ into sugar molecules during digestion
_________ proteins come from animal sources and contain all the essential amino acids that the body needs
They are found in salmon, tuna , mackerel, cauliflower and flaxseeds
an important electrolyte but too much can be bad
______ pound of body fat has 3,500 stored calories
Calories are either burned to produce ________ or stored as fat, if too many are consumed.
"Man-made” oil, human bodies are unable to identify what it is nor excrete it- stays within the body.
Type of fat found in animal products and oils
Fat is more “energy dense” than other nutrients, containing ________ calories per gram compared with 4 calories per gram for carbohydrates or protein.
Whenever possible, replace highly processed grains, cereals, and sugars with minimally processed ___________ products.
Any fruit or 100% fruit ________ counts as part of the Fruit Group.
Mushrooms and green peppers are apart of what food group?
Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a __________ product.
Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the___________ group.