Basic Nutrition and Foods Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• berries : this substance is rich in antioxidants to help fight cell damage and mostly grow on bushes.
• water : brings nutrients to cells, gets rid of wastes, protects joints and organs, and maintains body temperature (hydration).
• protein : a molecule made up of amino acids. needed for the body to function properly. they are the basis of body structures, such as skin and hair, and of other substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies. very important in building muscle.
• nuts : is a good source of protein, healthy fats, fibers, vitamins and minerals. beneficial for those on a vegetarian or vegan diet looking for protein.
• eggs : this food is often eaten in the morning. rich in nutrients such as protein and are a great source of pantothenic acid, phosphorus, vitamin a and folate.
• vitamins : _ and minerals are micro-nutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions. however, these micronutrients are not produced in our bodies and must be derived from the food we eat or the sun.
• vegetables : like fruits they are very important for your health and are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin c and potassium.
• dairy : a food group that can help build strong bones and teeth.
• fruits : a food group rich in fiber, vitamin c, potassium, and folate. almost all are very juicy.
• carbohydrates : _ or carbs are sugar molecules.
• fats : nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue, hormones and is also used as a fuel source.
• minerals : the major minerals, which are used and stored in large quantities in the body, are calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, and sulfur.
• meat : the flesh of an animal.