Balanced Diet
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the missing letters on the lines to finish each word.
1.
d
e
The food and drink a person usually has
2.
e
r
g
The power to do work or make things move
3.
p
r
o
Nutrient in meat and beans that builds muscle
4.
v
m
i
Any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
5.
c
a
o
y
r
e
An essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals (plural)
6.
v
i
m
i
Any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism (plural)
7.
m
n
e
r
Solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition (plural)
8.
c
a
m
A white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light
9.
i
o
Strong metal used to make tools and nails
10.
w
t
Clear liquid we drink that falls as rain
11.
c
a
o
e
A unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (plural)
12.
v
t
a
i
n
Eater of fruits and grains and nuts
13.
v
a
A strict vegetarian
15.
r
g
a
g
Coarse, indigestible plant food low in nutrients
16.
n
t
t
o
Food and nutrients the body needs to grow