Nutrients for Wellness Crossword

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It is a fat-like substance that is present in all body cells and is needed for many essential body processes Cholesterol
These are the nutrients that help the body grow, maintain, and repair cells and tissues Proteins
Sugar that occurs naturally in fruits Fructose
Provides heat and energy for the body Fat
It takes cholesterol from the liver, to wherever it is needed in the body LDL
This type of fiber increases the thickness of the stomach contents and has been shown to reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood Soluble
It picks up excess cholesterol and returns it to the lover, where it does not harm the body. HDL
Sugar that occurs naturally in milk Lactose
These are the main source and the most easily digested source of energy. Carbohydrates
Sugar that occurs naturally in grains Maltose
This type of fiber absorbs water like a sponge Insoluble
The substance in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of your body Hemoglobin
These are the main source of carbohydrates Plants
These carbohydrates are quickly broken down into a usable from by the body Simple
Sugar that are extracted from plants and used to sweeten foods Sucrose
These are made up of large molecules of simple carbohydrates joined together Complex
This comes from plant sources such as: Vegetables, Fruit, Grain Products and Legumes Fiber
As with naturally occurring sugars, these bring other nutrients with them, providing good food value Starches
This type of fat inreases LDL cholesterol and is also known as bad fats Saturated
This type of fat found when vegetable oils are partially hydrogenated Trans
This type of iron is found in animal sources, and is highly available for absorption. Heme Iron
This type of iron is found in plant sources Non heme Iron
This is the condition that results when a person does not get enough iron. Anemia
The cholesterol that circulates in the bloodstream in chemical groupings Lipoproteins
Proteins that are made up of chains chemical building blocks Amino acids

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High blood pressure Hypertension
The study of how the body uses the nutrient in food Nutrition
Starches and fiber are often called _______ carbohydrates. Complex
A condition resulting from a calcium deficiency, which is characterized by porous, brittle bones. Osteoporosis
A vitamin that dissolves in fats and can be stored in the fatty tissues of the body. Fat soluble
A mineral, such as iron or iodine, that is needed in the diet in amounts of less than 10 milligrams per day is called a(n) _____ element. Trace
A condition resulting from deficiencies of various nutrients, which is characterized by a reduced number of red blood cells in the bloodstream. Anemia
A nutrient required by the body to lubricate the joints and body cells and help regulate body temperature. Water
The bodily process of breaking food down into simpler compounds the body can use. Digestion
A disease of the nervous system resulting in a thiamin deficiency. Beriberi
A chemical chain that contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. Fatty acid

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Body's main source of energy. Carbohydrates
A carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. Fibers
Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues. Proteins
Waxy, fat like substance. In your blood it can build up on the insides of the arteries. Cholesterol
Something that helps regulates many body processes. Vitamins
Elements found in food that are used by the body. Minerals
A condition where the bones become fragile and break easily. Osteoporosis
Moderate amounts may lower your risk of heart disease. Unsaturated fats
Consuming to much of this may increase your risk of heart disease. Saturated fats
Can raise your total blood cholesterol level. Trans fats
Forms bones and teeth. Calcium
This mineral is in foods like dairy products, meat, and eggs. Phosphorus
Sustains regular heartbeat, aids in bone groth and energy production. Magnesium
Part of a compound in the red blood cells needed for carrying oxygen. Iron

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provides heat and energy for the body fats
are the main source and the most easily digested source of energy carbohydrates
there are how many types of carbohydrates two
are also called sugars. simple carbohydrates
sugar that occurs in fruits is called fructose
those that occur naturally in grains are called maltose
those that occur naturally in milks are called fructose
comes from sugar canes or sugar beets sucrose
are made up of large molecules of simple carbohydrates joined together complex carbohydrates
this kind of fiber will dissolve in water soluble fiber
this kind if fiber will not dissolve in water insoluble fibre
are the nutrients that help the body grow, maintain, and repair cells and tissues. proteins
proteins also play an important role in regulating the body's processes and help fight diseases because they are part of the immune system
proteins are made of chains of chemical building blocks called amino acids
is not a fat. it is a fat-like substance that is present in all body cells and is indeed for many essential body process cholesterol
it helps in the digestion of fat and the production of vitamin D
cholesterol circulates in the bloodstreams in chemical groupings called lipoproteins
takes cholesterol from the liver, to wherever it is needed in the body ldl
picks up cholesterol and returns it to the liver, where it does not harm thebody hdl
these are "good" fats polyunsaturated
your body needs iron to build hemoglobin
the substance in your red blood cells that carries_________ to all part of your body oxygen
found in animal sources heme iron
on the other hand found in plant sources, is less available non-heme iron
sources are usually solid at room temperature animal fats

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Helps keep skin clear and smooth and promote growth. Vitamin-A
Build and repair tissues and make antibodies, enzymes, hormones. Proteins
Is a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body. Nutrient
Is a fatlike substance found in every cell in the body. Cholesterol
These fatty acids may create a health concern when they are in the body. Trans-fatty-acids
Supply energy, help the body digest fats, and provide bulk in the form of cellulose. Carbohydrates
Are inorganic substances that make up 4 percent of your body weight. Minerals
Helps build and maintain bones and teeth. Vitamin-D
Supply energy, insulate the body from shock and temperature changes, and protect vital organs. Fats
Is the form of sugar carried in the bloodstream for energy use throughout the body. Glucose
Provides bulk in the diet and promotes normal bowel functions. Fiber
How food energy is measured. Calories
Helps blood clot. Vitamin-K
Helps wounds heal and broken bones mend and the body fight infection. Vitamin-C
Helps muscles and nerves work and cells use energy nutrients. Magnesium
These fats help reduce cholesterol in the blood. Unsaturated
Lubricates the joints and body cells and is essential to all chemical reactions in the body. Water
The lack of the right proportions of nutrients over an extended period of time. Malnutrition

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Substances in food that your body needs to carry out its normal functions Nutrients
the process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health Nutrition
sugars and starches contained in foods Carbohydrates
the tough, stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat, and other whole grains. Fiber
nutrients that provide the building blocks your body needs for growth. Proteins
fats found in many animal products such as butter, meat, and cheese. SaturatedFats
fats that are usually liquid at room temperature Unsaturatedfats
nutrients that help regulate body functions Vitamins
elements in foods that help your body work properly Minerals
a unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods Calorie
a mineral that helps control the amount of fluid in your body. Sodium
Nutrients found in fatty animal tissue and plant oils Fats
start off as oils and are made solid through processing Transfats
how you view your body Bodyimage
waxy chemical our bodies produce and need in small amounts Cholesterol

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Help us survive and grow nutrients
Made up of sugars carbohydrates
Salt, iron, copper minerals
Good source of omega-3 salmon
"Forgotten nutrient" water
Water regulates body temperature through ___ perspiration
Water is necessary for chemical ___ reactions
Drink 2-3 ______ of water each day litres
A, D, E, K are fat-soluble ____ vitamins
Saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated fats
A saturated fat butter
Cholesterol is not found in plants
"Good" fats lower risk of heart attack
Good source of fibre beans
Digestion breaks down proteins into amino acids
Amino acids from food essential
Builds, maintains, replaces tissue protein
Complex carbs/starches include ___ products grain
White sugar is a ______ carb simple
Fat-soluble vitamins are _____ in the body stored
Vitamin C and B vitamins are ___ water-soluble
Keeps you regular, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar fibre
This fat raises blood cholesterol saturated
The "good" fat in avocados, olives, nuts monounsaturated
In baked goods, fried foods, processed foods trans fats

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______ Helps in energy production, maintains healthy nerves, brain and muscle functions. Thiamin
Riboflavin helps in energy production also helps the body resist ____ and keeps lining of nose, mouth and digestive track healthy. Infection
Niacin ( B3) is needed for a healthy _____ system. nervous
______ helps in energy production, needed for healthy nervous system, helps protect against infection and helps form red blood cells. Pyridoxine
Vitamin (B12) helps in energy production, needed for healthy nervous system, helps build red blood cells and also helps form ______ material genetic
Folate (folic acid) helps red blood cells, may helps protect against ______ disease and helps prevent birth defects. Heart
Vitamin C increases resistance to infection, maintains healthy ______ and gums, helps wounds heal and keeps blood vessels healthy. teeth
______ vitamins include vitamins A, D, E and K in fats. both in food and your body. stores this vitamin in body fat and in the liver. Fatsoluable
Vitamins A, C, and E act as ____ helping to protect the bodies cells from damage that can lead to health problems antioxidants
Vitamin A is an antioxidant, promotes growth and healthy skin and _____, helps eyes adjust to darkness, and helps body resist infections Hair
Vitamin D helps build strong _____ and teeth and also enhances calcium absorption Bones
Vitamin E is a antioxidant helps form red ____ cells and muscles also protects other nutrients from damage Blood
Vitamin K helps blood to ______ Clot
_____ builds and renews bones plus teeth, regulates heartbeat, muscles and nerves. Calcium
Phosphorus ______ and renews bones plus teeth, helps in energy production Builds
magnesium builds and renews bones also helps ______ and muscle function Nerve
Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium help maintain the bodies balance of ______ and helps with muscle and nerve actions_ Fluid
Iron helps and renew hemoglobin to carry ______ to cells Oxygen
Zinc helps heal wounds plus form blood also helps in growth and maintenance of the bodies _____ Tissues
Floride helps prevent tooth ______ by strengthening teeth Decay