Nutrition Preview Crossword

The sum of the processes by which humans, animals and plants consume and use food.
A unit of energy produced by food
A nutrient that is needed for growth and to build body tissue
a nutrient that is the main source of energy for the body.
A nutrient that helps the body use carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
a guide that recommends the kinds and amounts of foods to eat each day
a substance that protects cells from being damaged by oxidation
disease in which the body either produces little or no insulin
condition were there is to much insulin in the body, causing the blood sugar level to be low
rate at which food is converted into energy in body cells
substance that is added to the diet to increase the total dietary intake
nutrient that becomes electrically charged when in a solution such as a bodily fluid.
a body weight that is 20% or more than desirable weight.
eating disorder in which a person binges and purges
a drug that helps a person have a bowel movement
a common, sometimes food-borne illness that can be caused by viruses or bacteria