Macronutrients crossword puzzle

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  1. 3. A weight-loss diet that promises fast results but is usually not healthy long-term
  2. 9. Foods or meats with higher amounts of fat, like fatty cuts of meat or processed foods
  3. 10. Unhealthy fat found in processed foods like margarine and fast food
  4. 12. A type of fiber in plants that helps digestion but can't be digested by humans
  5. 14. A group of conditions, like high blood pressure and sugar that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
  6. 15. A type of fat that is solid at room temperature, found in animal products like butter, cheese, and meat.
  7. 16. A disease where the body has trouble controlling blood sugar
  8. 17. Chemicals in living things that are involved in processes like digestion and energy use
  9. 18. A fatty substance in your blood that can cause health problems if levels are too high
  10. 19. A nutrient that provides energy and helps store vitamins, found in foods like oils, butter, and meats.
  11. 20. A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps control blood sugar levels in the body
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  1. 1. A nutrient made up of amino acids, important for building and repairing tissues in the body.
  2. 2. A type of nutrient found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruits that provides energy to the body
  3. 4. The building blocks of proteins, which are necessary for various bodily functions.
  4. 5. A scale that ranks carbohydrates based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels.
  5. 6. "Bad" cholesterol that can clog arteries and cause heart problems
  6. 7. A healthier type of fat that is liquid at room temperature, found in foods like olive oil, avocados, and nuts.
  7. 8. Amino acids that the body cannot make on its own and must be eaten from food.
  8. 11. meat or food that contains little fat, like chicken breast
  9. 13. Relating to the shape or structure of something, like body tissues