Module 2 - Lesson 5.4 Daily Assignment 1: Nutrition and Metabolism Terms Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
  2. 3. Macronutrient essential for tissue repair and growth
  3. 5. The primary energy-carrying molecule in cells
  4. 6. Hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
  5. 10. The breakdown of molecules to release energy
  6. 11. Unit used to measure energy in food
  7. 14. The breakdown of fats for energy
  8. 16. The sum of all chemical reactions in the body
  9. 17. Macronutrient that serves as the body's main energy source
  10. 18. Macronutrient that provides long-term energy storage
Down
  1. 1. The process of converting excess glucose to fat
  2. 2. The process of breaking down glucose for energy
  3. 4. Hormone that increases blood glucose levels
  4. 5. The building of larger molecules from smaller ones
  5. 7. Building blocks of proteins
  6. 8. Heat production in the body after consuming food
  7. 9. Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles
  8. 12. Indigestible part of plant foods that promotes digestion
  9. 13. Describes the minimum energy required for basic functions
  10. 15. Organic compound essential for normal body processes