Nutrition Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Provides fuel for the body
  2. 7. Assists in lowering low density lipoproteins
  3. 9. Required for building bone & other hard tissues
  4. 11. Interfere with cell membranes and contributes to high glucose levels
  5. 12. Form the haem part of haemoglobin which is the oxygen carrying component of red blood cells
  6. 13. Provides feeling of fullness
  7. 14. Essential in helping absorb calcium from the intestine into the bloodstream
  8. 15. Regulates fluid in the body including water and blood.
Down
  1. 1. Increases LDL cholesterol levels which leads to CVD
  2. 3. Converting fuels into energy
  3. 4. Role in DNA synthesis & is therefore required for cells to duplicate during periods of growth
  4. 5. Works with folate to ensure red blood cells are the correct size & able to transport oxygen through the body.
  5. 6. Acts to lower LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream and increases HDL
  6. 8. Forms the basis of blood digestive juices, urine and perspiration (sweat).
  7. 10. Builds, maintains & repairs body cells.