Balanced diet

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Across
  1. 2. - Complex molecules made up of amino acids that are essential for building and repairing body tissues.
  2. 8. - Organic compounds that are required in small quantities for various metabolic processes in the body.
  3. 9. - Large molecules formed from smaller units, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates.
  4. 10. - Plant-based carbohydrate that aids in digestion and helps prevent constipation.
  5. 12. - Organic compounds that are the main source of energy for the body, including sugars and starches.
  6. 13. - A type of fat that contains one or more double bonds between carbon atoms, usually liquid at room temperature.
  7. 15. - A group of organic compounds that include fats and oils, important for energy storage and cell function.
  8. 16. - A simple sugar that is a primary source of energy for cells, commonly found in carbohydrates.
Down
  1. 1. - A vital liquid that makes up a large portion of the body, essential for maintaining body functions.
  2. 3. - Describes a type of fat that contains no double bonds between carbon atoms, making it solid at room temperature.
  3. 4. - Inorganic elements essential for body functions, such as calcium and iron.
  4. 5. - A complex carbohydrate made of glucose units, primarily found in plants and used for energy storage.
  5. 6. - A simple sugar alcohol that forms part of the structure of lipids, particularly fats.
  6. 7. - Two or more atoms bonded together, forming the smallest unit of a compound.
  7. 11. Acids - Carboxylic acids with a long hydrocarbon chain, which combine with glycerol to form lipids.
  8. 14. Acids - The building blocks of proteins, which are linked together to form complex proteins.