Health and Metabolism

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Across
  1. 3. The processes by which the body converts food into energy.
  2. 4. Maintaining equilibrium in the body's systems.
  3. 7. Excessive accumulation of body fat leading to health problems.
  4. 8. The capacity to do work or provide power.
  5. 9. Hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
  6. 11. The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for energy production.
  7. 13. A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
  8. 15. The synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy.
  9. 17. Physical activity that improves health and fitness.
  10. 18. A collection of symptoms and signs that occur together.
Down
  1. 1. Chemicals that may contribute to obesity by disrupting metabolic processes.
  2. 2. The primary source of energy for the body's cells.
  3. 5. Study of the nutrients required by the body for proper functioning.
  4. 6. Overall well-being and absence of disease.
  5. 10. A group of fats and fat-like substances in the body.
  6. 12. The basic building blocks of all living organisms.
  7. 14. The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.
  8. 16. Proteins on cell surfaces that bind to specific molecules and trigger cellular responses.