This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nutrition & Food Safety has 25 clues. Answers range from 4 to 21 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
a class of nutrients that contain carbon and are needed in small amounts to maintain health and allow growth
a class of nutrients that are chemical elements that are needed for certain processes, such as enzyme activity and bone formation
the state of not having enough of a nutrient to maintain good health
needed for bone growth, metabolism, and muscle contraction
needed for healthy heart function, antioxidant action, and healthy thyroid function
a disorder in which the bones become brittle and break easily
needed for the regulation of water balance in cells and tissues and for transmission of nerve impulses
helps regulate blood sugar
helps the strengthening of tooth enamel; helps in prevention of cavities
needed for maintenance of fluid balance, transmission of nerve impulses, and muscle contraction
needed for production of thyroid hormones and normal cell functions
necessary for production of hemoglobin
needed for growth and healing and for production of digestive enzymes
needed for protein metabolism
needed for bone formation and cell reproduction
needed for the production of bone and red blood cells and the absorption of iron
vital for processes such as muscle movement, nerve signals, and the transport of nutrients into and out of body cells
needed for development and maintenance of bones and teeth, transmission of nerve impulses , muscle contraction, and blood clotting
one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world
the amount of how many glasses of water you should drink a day
a substance that is able to protect body structures from a highly chemically reactive form of oxygen called a free radical
occurs when the body loses more water than has been taken in
the best sources of iron
recommended for people who do not a have quite enough nutrients in their diet
how many days you can live without water