Across
- 5. Chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood.
- 6. resistance Condition where cells fail to respond to insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar.
- 8. Main source of energy in our diet, including sugars, starches, and fibers.
- 9. Condition characterized by low blood sugar levels.
- 10. Excessive intake of a substance, like sugar.
- 11. Refers to food that has been altered from its natural state, often with added sugars.
- 15. Simple sugar that is an important source of energy for the body.
- 18. Unit of energy used to measure food and physical activity.
- 19. Tall tropical grass from which sugar is extracted.
- 20. decay Damage to teeth caused by bacteria in the mouth converting sugar into acid.
Down
- 1. Hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
- 2. Process of converting food into energy.
- 3. Dependency on a substance, like sugar.
- 4. Substance used to make things sweet, often a sugar substitute.
- 7. Type of sugar found in fruits.
- 12. Intense desire for something, often related to addictive substances like sugar.
- 13. Capacity for doing work, often derived from food.
- 14. Study of food and how it affects our bodies.
- 16. Condition of being significantly overweight.
- 17. State of being free from illness or injury.
