Nutrients for Wellness Crossword

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Has two types, simple and complex and is the body's main energy source: Carbohydrates
The parts of fruit, vegetables, grains and beans that your body cannot digest; and passes through the digestive system.: Fiber
Made of sugar molecules, and remain separate; they include fruits, many vegetables, milk, and milk products.: Simple Carbohydrates
Sugar molecules that join together to form long chains; also called starches.: Complex Carbohydrates
Nutrients your body uses to build, repair and maintain cells and tissues; made up of amino acids: Proteins
These promote healthy skin, normal cell growth and they carry vitamins A, D, E and K to wherever they are needed in your body.: Fats
Fats that are solid at room temperature (things like butter, cheese and fatty meats); eating too much of these can increase your risk of heart disease.: Saturated fats
Fats that remain liquid at room temperature, and come mainly from plant foods such as olive oil, nuts and avacados.: Unsaturated Fats
A fatty substance found in the blood, there are two types - LDL and HDL.: Cholesterol
Bad cholesterol which collects on the walls of arteries and forms a thick, hard substance called plaque.: LDL
This type of Cholesterol helps remove LDL from the arteries so it can be disposed of in the liver.: HDL
Substances that help your body fight infections and use other nutrients, among other jobs: Vitamins
Elements that help form healthy bones and teeth, and regulate certain body processes: Minerals
Promotes healthy skin and normal vision: Vitamin A
Needed for a healthy nervous system; help in energy production: B Vitamins
Needed for healthy teeth, gums, and bones; helps heal wounds and fight infection: Vitamin C
Promotes strong bones and teeth and the absorption of calcium: Vitamin D
Helps blood clot: Vitamin K
Needed to build and maintain strong bones and teeth: Calcium
Promotes strong bones and teeth; prevents tooth decay: Fluoride
Needed for hemoglobin in red blood cells: Iron
Helps regulate fluid balance in tissues; promotes proper nerve function: Potassium
Helps heal wounds; needed for cell reproduction: Zinc
Helps you digest and absorb food, it regulates body temperature and blood circulation, and it carries nutrients and oxygen to cells; also removes toxins and other wastes, cushions joints, and protects tissues and organs from shock and damage: Water
Can cause problems like fatigue, confusion and inability to focus.: Dehydration