Across
- 5. substances that regulate many processes in your cells
- 8. chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy
- 9. fats that are liquid at room temperature
- 10. fats that are solid at room temperature
- 12. nutrients that occur naturally in soil or rocks
- 13. type of carbs like starches, wheat, rice
- 15. prevents constipation, reduces colon cancer
- 16. maintaining a steady state inside your body
Down
- 1. helps formation of bones and teeth, blood clotting and nervous system functioning
- 2. the unit in which the amount of energy releases when nutrients are broken down is measured in
- 3. grows and repairs your body's tissues
- 4. vegetarian source for all essential amino acids
- 6. type of carbs like fruits, sodas, candy
- 7. fat-like substance found only in animals, can build up in blood
- 11. symptoms include weakness, rapid breathing, weak heartbeat
- 14. vitamins that protect cells from damage that aging or cancer can cause