Nutrients
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Across: 1. A high amount of this substance is associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. 3. A substance that may be used as a salt substitute. 5. Do not yield energy but do provide nutrition. 6. Two words-When you are taking this nutrient you should monitor your intake of leafy greens. 10. Two words -What happens to nutrients taken in excess of body need. 12. A nutrient, found in spinach, that may delay loss of vision in the elderly. 13. Two words- This nutrient is essential for healing and is found in broccoli, peppers and oranges. 14. This type of fat is associated with a reduced incidence of heart disease and stroke. 15. Puffy tissues may be a result of an increased intake of this nutrient.
Down: 2. These amino acids must be obtained from dietary intake. 4. A nutrient that is found in pizza and spaghetti sauce. 6. Two words-This nutrient is found in carrots, squash and spinach as well as liver. 7. Two words -These vitamins are more likely to become toxic if you take supplements. 8. Sodium is found in the highest amount in this type of food. 9. Two words -This vitamin may be supplemented seasonally. 10. Potassium is found in this type of food. 11. Yields energy but does not provide nutrition.