Metabolism Crossword -

1. Medical condition that leads to a lack of red blood cells due to iron deficiency
5. amount of energy contained in a food item.
6. Body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
10. The act of identifying a problem by examining someone or something.
12. the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
14. Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins

2. _________ nutrients are substances the body needs and can't make on its own.
3. Organ that produces digestive enzymes to break down food
4. Body system that transports molecules such as oxygen and glucose to all body cells
7. Medical condition that creates breathing difficulties due to narrowed airways in the lungs
8. Medical condition that causes high blood sugar levels due to a lack of insulin
9. Body system that breaks down food into molecules for the body to use
11. important molecule that comes from starches and gives the body energy
13. molecule taken in from the air and given to our cells