Across
- 3. obesity is characterized by chronic, low-grade______________
- 7. when insulin-responsive cells do not respond to insulin normally
- 9. a measure used to assess an individual's body weight & height
- 10. an overlooked aspect of a balanced diet
- 11. a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy
- 12. another term used to describe 'fat tissue'
Down
- 1. a condition that damages coronary arteries and increases the risk of developing diabetes
- 2. a condition that can be prevented by intaking adequate fiber
- 4. the hormone that is involved in the transfer of glucose from bloodstream into cells
- 5. when the body starts breaking down fat for energy due to a lack of insulin
- 6. insulin treatment can involve taking insulin in the form of ___________
- 8. a type of dietary fat that contributes to obesity