Nutrition and Physical Activity Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nutrition & Food Safety has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
The process by which the body takes in and uses food
The units of heat that measure the energy used by the body and the energy that foods supply to the body.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy
a natural physical drive that protects your from starvation
a desire, rather than a need, to eat
the starches and sugars present in foods
simple carbohydrates
complex carbohydrates
an indigestible complex carbohydrate
Nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
contain adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids
lack one or more of the essential amino acids
a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water
a waxy lipidlike substance that circulates in blood
compounds that help regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of other nutrients
