Nutrition and Your Health Crossword Puzzle

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  • 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