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Food Words Fill in the Blanks Worksheet

Number Word With Blank(s) Definition
1 p r o __ __ i __ a grouping of molecules consisting of amino acids that form the basis of all living tissue, making them essential to the proper development, growth, and maintenance of the human body
2 v __ g __ n a person who only consumes vegetables and fruit and doesn’t consume or use any type of product derived from animals
3 c __ r __ __ r y __ r __ t __ s an organic substance consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is a vital source of energy
4 __ b e __ e the condition of being extremely overweight
5 d i __ __ the usual components of food consumed by a person over a specified period of time
6 e n __ r __ __ the ability or capacity to perform tasks or actions
7 w a __ e __ the most essential compound required by the human body to maintain proper function
8 __ __ __ g h a __ e the indigestible material from plants that aids in maintaining proper intestinal and bowel functioning
9 n u t __ i __ i __ __ the act of the human body utilizing nutrients and minerals from digested food to allow for growth and the proper functioning of internal processes
10 m __ n __ r __ __ s inorganic substances that are needed by the body to maintain proper bodily functions
11 __ i __ a __ i n various naturally found organic substances that are essential to the proper development and growth of the human body
12 __ a l __ __ __ e s a measure of the energy released by food as it is digested by the human body
13 f a __ soft greasy solids stored in the body as a reserve energy source
14 i r __ __ a necessary mineral needed for the proper functioning of red blood cells to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide
15 v e g __ __ a __ __ __ n a person who only consumes vegetables and fruit as a food source but may still consume dairy products

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