CHO Chain

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  1. 5. another phrase for tooth decay, caused by eating too much sugar
  2. 6. a carb made of many sugar units
  3. 8. is an inability to digest lactose
  4. 10. helps the body lower blood glucose level
  5. 11. a low blood glucose level
  6. 12. chemicals in the body released to regulate bodily processes
  7. 13. type of carbohydrate, includes starch and fiber
  8. 14. isolated non digestible carbs
  9. 16. scientific phrase for diabetes, the lack or inability to use insulin
  10. 18. a concentrated source of a nutrient
  11. 19. monosaccharides and disaccharides are collectively known as _____
  12. 21. foods with added ingredients to help promote health beyond basic nutrition
Down
  1. 1. a carb composed of a single sugar unit
  2. 2. one of the 6 essential nutrients, main source of energy for the body
  3. 3. the measure of speed at which carbs are digested into glucose
  4. 4. the stored form of glucose
  5. 7. the naturally occurring sugars in fruits, veggies, and milk
  6. 9. the sum of dietary and functional fibers in food
  7. 15. carbs and lignin that cannot be digested by human enzymes
  8. 17. a polysaccharide that is the stored form of energy in plants
  9. 20. also known as blood sugar, circulates the bloodstream
  10. 22. a carb with 2 sugar units