Nutrition Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. The measurement of energy burned just to stay alive at rest (acronym).
  2. 5. The organ responsible for producing bile.
  3. 6. The unique element found in Protein (amino acids) that is not found in Carbs or Fats.
  4. 8. The hormone released by the pancreas that lowers blood sugar (the "key" to the cell).
  5. 10. The building blocks of protein
  6. 11. Type of fatty acid that is usually solid at room temperature (e.g., butter).
Down
  1. 1. Indigestible complex carbohydrate essential for bowel and heart health.
  2. 2. The USDA visual guide that suggests half your plate should be fruits and vegetables.
  3. 4. The storage form of glucose found in the liver and muscles.
  4. 7. The lipoprotein often called "bad cholesterol" because it delivers fat to tissues (acronym
  5. 9. A type of study at the top of the "Hierarchy of Evidence"; a __________ Review.
  6. 12. The "Gold Standard" experiment type where one group gets treatment and one gets a placebo (acronym).