Health 7 Nutrition Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| What term describes the psychological desire for food? | appetite |
| What term describes the physical need for food? | hunger |
| What term describes how much energy a food provides to your body? | calorie |
| What is the nutrient in your body that is basically sugars and starches that occur naturally in food and is a main source of energy? | carbohydrates |
| What nutrients help your body fight infection? | vitamins |
| What nutrient helps digest an absorb food, regulate body temperature and blood circulation, and carries nutrients and oxygen to other cells? | water |
| What nutrient lowers the risk of diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and constipation? | dietary fiber |
| What does the U.S. government say an "average" person's calorie needs are? | 2000 |
| What term describes the study of nutrients and how your body uses them? | nutrition |
| What is the type of fat that is considered to be "bad" fat? | saturated fats trans fat |
| What term describes a person who studies foods and nutrients? | nutritionist |
| What is the nutrient your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues? | protein |
| What is the nutrient that provides insulation and cushioning for the skin, bones and internal organs and helps distribute and store certain vitamins? | fats |
| What nutrients help form healthy bones and teeth and regulate certain body processes? | minerals |
| What is the waxy substance that builds up in your arteries and can lead to heart disease? | cholesterol |
| What is in the upper left corner of My Plate? | fruits |
| What is in the lower left corner of My Plate? | veggies |
| What is in the lower right corner of My Plate? | proteins |
| What is in the upper right corner of My Plate? | grains |
| What is outside of the My Plate? | dairy |
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