Nutrition review!
Across
- 7. The main source of energy for the body
- 8. A type of sugar found in dairy products
- 11. A monosaccharide commonly found in fruits and honey
- 12. A complex polysaccharide found in plants that provides structure and support
- 16. The process by which the body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose
- 18. A monosaccharide commonly found in milk
- 19. A complex carbohydrate found in plants that is made up of long chains of glucose molecules
- 21. The minimum amount of energy required to keep the body functioning
- 22. A polysaccharide found in seaweed and algae that is used as a thickening agent
- 23. A disaccharide made up of glucose and fructose, also known as table sugar
Down
- 1. A polysaccharide found in animals that is used for energy storage
- 2. The amount of energy required to digest, absorb, and metabolize food
- 3. A type of carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables
- 4. The total amount of energy burned in a day
- 5. A type of disaccharide commonly used as a sweetener in processed foods
- 6. A monosaccharide commonly found in table sugar
- 9. A type of disaccharide made up of glucose and fructose found in fruits
- 10. A type of fiber found in apples, pears, and berries
- 13. A type of fiber that does not dissolve in water and helps to regulate bowel movements
- 14. A sweet substance produced by bees from the nectar of flowers
- 15. A disaccharide made up of glucose and glucose
- 17. A type of fiber found in whole grains, nuts, and seeds
- 20. A polysaccharide found in plants that is used for energy storage