Macronutrients

12345678910111213141516171819202122
Across
  1. 2. derived from lactose
  2. 6. building blocks of protein are called ______ acids
  3. 8. a unit that is used to measure energy.
  4. 10. glucose, fructose, and galactose are all examples
  5. 12. _________ proteins are lacking or low in one or more amino acids
  6. 14. Building and repairing body tissues, regulation of body processes and forms antibodies to fight infection are all __________ of protein
  7. 16. must be digested and broken down into glucose
  8. 18. Keeps bowel movements regular, maintains healthy body weight, lowers risk of heart disease, and some cancers
  9. 19. carbohydrates, sugar, fibre, fat and protein are all ________
  10. 21. fruit sugar in honey and fruits and vegetables
  11. 22. Can occur naturally in very small amounts in dairy or meat.
Down
  1. 1. Protein ______ is when extra protein is not stored in the body
  2. 3. nuts, bread, cereal, milk, cheese, meat, peas and beans are all ______of protein
  3. 4. essential for survival
  4. 5. _______ protein must be eaten within a few hours of each other
  5. 7. _______ carbohydrates must be digested and broken down into glucose, which happens more slowly
  6. 9. simple sugar in fruit and vegetables
  7. 11. severe lack of protein is a source of ________ disease
  8. 13. builds and repairs body tissues, forms antibodies to fight infection and supplies energy.
  9. 15. What is composed of small chains of sugar
  10. 17. ________ proteins contains all 9 essential amino acids
  11. 20. ________ occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in.