Protein Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 7. 4 calories/gram - slow burn energy
  2. 8. Goes from a liquid to a solid state.
  3. 9. Missing one or more essential amino acids (typically in plant sources)
  4. 12. When energy (calories) from food equals energy expended
  5. 15. Proteins are made from chemical building blocks called
  6. 16. Whole grains, soy, quinoa, lentils, chickpeas, legumes
Down
  1. 1. Units to measure energy value of foods are called
  2. 2. Contain all 9 essential amino acids (typically in animal sources)
  3. 3. Dry heat method that cooks food in a small amount of fat over high heat, may be called browning when using ground meats
  4. 4. Cook to 165˚ F
  5. 5. Eating a combination of plant foods (incomplete proteins) in an effort to get all essential amino acids.
  6. 6. Cooking food in liquid at moderate temperature, employs the lowest temperature of all the moist-heat methods
  7. 10. 4 calories/gram - fast burn energy
  8. 11. The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to every cell in the body
  9. 13. Cook to 145˚ F
  10. 14. 9 calories/gram - slower long term, keeps you satisfied
  11. 15. Eggs, dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt), fish, poultry, and lean meat.