Carbohydrates

2. — A naturally occurring sugar found primarily in fruits and honey.
4. — A complex carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, rice, corn, and grains that plants use to store energy.
7. — A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps lower blood glucose levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose for energy.
9. — A simple sugar that circulates in the bloodstream and is the body’s primary source of energy.
11. Carbohydrate — A carbohydrate made of long chains of sugar molecules that takes longer to digest and provides longer-lasting energy.
13. — An organ that produces hormones such as insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels.
14. Sugar — Sugar that is added to foods and beverages during processing or preparation rather than occurring naturally.
16. — The simplest form of carbohydrate consisting of a single sugar molecule.

1. — A carbohydrate made of two sugar molecules joined together.
3. Sugar — Sugar that occurs naturally within the structure of whole foods such as fruits and milk.
5. — A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by signaling the liver to release stored glucose.
6. — A complex carbohydrate made of many sugar molecules linked together.
8. Carbohydrate — A carbohydrate made of one or two sugar molecules that is digested quickly and provides rapid energy.
10. Sugar — Sugar that is outside the natural structure of food, often added during processing or preparation.
12. — The natural sugar found in milk and dairy products.
15. Fiber — A type of carbohydrate found in plant foods that the body cannot fully digest and that helps support healthy digestion.