Lifestyle - Diet and Nutrition Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• fruits: provide natural vitamins and minerals.
• vegetables: broccoli.
• carbohydrates: main energy source; 1 g = 4 kcal.
• proteins: essential amino acids for tissue repair; 1 g = 4 kcal.
• dairy: strengthens bones and teeth; contains protein and fat.
• fats: 1 g = 9 kcal.
• fibre: helps digestion and keeps the gut healthy.
• water: 2–3 l needed daily.
• macronutrients: nutrients your body needs in large amounts.
• saturated fat: lipid type linked to cholesterol levels; intake should be limited.
• calcium: mineral critical for bone structure and muscle contraction.
• zinc: mineral supporting immune function and wound healing.
• fuel: food is _ _ _ _
• calorie deficit: consuming fewer calories than the body needs, leading to weight loss.
• calories: unit of energy in food.