Nutrients Your Body Needs Crossword

Substances in food that your body needs to function
A unit of heat that measures energy available in food
The study of nutrients and how the body uses them
The nutrients used to build and repair cells
Small units that make up proten
The starches and sugars found in foods, especially in plant foods
Two kinds of carbohydrates
Carbohydrates that are sugar
Carbohydrates founds in foods such as potatoes, seeds and whole grains
Tough stringy part of raw fruits, raw vegetables, whole wheat and other grains
Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy and keep your skin healthy
Foods like butter, cheese and many meats are high in
fats that start off as liquid oils and are made solid through processing. Margarine is an example.
Fats that can actually lower the risk of heart disease that come mainly from plant foods, such as olive oil, nuts and avocados
Compounds that help to regulate body functions
Elements in foods that help your body work properly
Is essential to every body function and can only live a week without
Have developed recommendations for ways to eat right
Calories from sugars that are not used by the body for energy are stored up as
Too much sodium can increase the risk of