Carbohydrates, Digestion, & Major Nutrients

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Across
  1. 2. gland which produces saliva which softens food for swallowing and contains enzymes that break down starch
  2. 6. digestion can be defined as "the breakdown of food from the mouth through the _______________."
  3. 11. type of macronutrient which give the body energy and protects its organs
  4. 12. the molecule combination of carbohydrates is easily converted to ______________ which is used to fuel our cells
  5. 14. simple carbohydrates consist of monosaccharides (single sugar molecules) and _________________________ (two sugar molecules)
  6. 18. single sugar molecule
  7. 20. the phase of digestion where the small intestine chemically breaks down nutrients
  8. 21. fiber binds to toxins and is important in moving undigested matter through the intestinal tract
  9. 22. enzyme that converts starch and glycogen into simple sugars
  10. 23. the chemical structure CHO stands for carbon, hydrogen, and _______________
  11. 24. carbohydrates in their original state; contain all original components
  12. 25. carbohydrates that are quick to digest and provide a fast rise in blood sugar
Down
  1. 1. the five major components of the digestive process include the mouth, ____________, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
  2. 3. stripped down carbohydrates that have very little, if any, fiber, vitamins, or minerals
  3. 4. our body's primary source of energy
  4. 5. examples of simple carbohydrates include soda, cake, sugar cereal, candy, pastries, _________________, and others
  5. 7. carbohydrates provide _________________ and time-released energy sources
  6. 8. macronutrient which is the building block of the human body
  7. 9. is considered a major nutrient; provided hydration and carries nutrients and oxygen to cells
  8. 10. the vitamins and minerals (found in unrefined carbohydrates) which are needed for many functions in the body
  9. 13. also known as the colon; where water is absorbed and waste becomes a solid (feces)
  10. 15. examples of this type of fiber include leafy vegetables, whole grains, and seeds
  11. 16. carbohydrates provide our body with _________ calories per one gram
  12. 17. helps remove waste products
  13. 19. type of carbohydrate requiring more amylase to digest and provides a slower, more sustained rise in blood sugar