Nutrition Crossword - Caudle Health

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Across
  1. 4. a unit of energy you get from the foods you consume
  2. 8. Salmon, chicken and pork are examples of which macronutrient
  3. 9. carbohydrates break down into _________ in the blood stream
  4. 10. your blood sugar _______ when you consume soda.
  5. 11. tree nuts and dark chocolate are examples of which macronutrient
  6. 13. protein breaks down into _______ acids used to build structures in your body
  7. 14. ________ eating is a strategy that encourages people to slow down and focus on how they feel when eating.
  8. 15. _______ diets are short term extreme ways of eating, often used for weight loss
Down
  1. 1. whole foods are good examples of ________ carbohydrates
  2. 2. makes up most of your body and is essential, but does not contain calories
  3. 3. the average american consumes 152 ______ of sugar yearly
  4. 4. essential in keeping bones healthy
  5. 5. This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels.
  6. 6. childhood obesity has more than __________ in children in the past 3 decades
  7. 7. A dietary component that helps promote a healthy digestive system
  8. 8. helps build and repair muscle and tissue in the body
  9. 12. a 20 ounce soda contains about 18 teaspoons of?