Across
- 2. The production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
- 3. Macronutrient essential for tissue repair and growth
- 5. The primary energy-carrying molecule in cells
- 6. Hormone that lowers blood glucose levels
- 10. The breakdown of molecules to release energy
- 11. Unit used to measure energy in food
- 14. The breakdown of fats for energy
- 16. The sum of all chemical reactions in the body
- 17. Macronutrient that serves as the body's main energy source
- 18. Macronutrient that provides long-term energy storage
Down
- 1. The process of converting excess glucose to fat
- 2. The process of breaking down glucose for energy
- 4. Hormone that increases blood glucose levels
- 5. The building of larger molecules from smaller ones
- 7. Building blocks of proteins
- 8. Heat production in the body after consuming food
- 9. Storage form of glucose in the liver and muscles
- 12. Indigestible part of plant foods that promotes digestion
- 13. Describes the minimum energy required for basic functions
- 15. Organic compound essential for normal body processes