Nutrition and Your Health Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• nutrition : the process in which the body takes in and uses food
• calories : units of heat that measure the energy used by the body
• nutrients : substances in food that your body needs to grow
• hunger : a natural response that keeps you from starving
• appetite : a desire rather than a need to eat
• carbohydrates : starches and sugars present in food
• fiber : indigestible complex carbs found in vegetables fruits and whole grains
• protein : nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues
• fats : a source of fatty acids the body can not make itself
• vitamins : compounds that help regulate many vital body processes
• minerals : elements present in food required by the body to develop and function properly
• water : vital to every body function
• dietary guidelines : set of recommendations for healthful eating and active living
• food guide pyramid : guide for making healthful daily food choices
• ingredients : foods or substances combined to make something
• additives : substances added to foods to add flavor or extend shelf life
• expiration : last day you should use a product
• allergies : when the body's immune system reacts to a substance
• intolerance : a negative reaction to foods caused by a metabolic problem
• food borne illness : food poisoning
• pasteurization : process of heating a substance to destroy pathogens