Across
- 2. Provides fuel for the body
- 7. Assists in lowering low density lipoproteins
- 9. Required for building bone & other hard tissues
- 11. Interfere with cell membranes and contributes to high glucose levels
- 12. Form the haem part of haemoglobin which is the oxygen carrying component of red blood cells
- 13. Provides feeling of fullness
- 14. Essential in helping absorb calcium from the intestine into the bloodstream
- 15. Regulates fluid in the body including water and blood.
Down
- 1. Increases LDL cholesterol levels which leads to CVD
- 3. Converting fuels into energy
- 4. Role in DNA synthesis & is therefore required for cells to duplicate during periods of growth
- 5. Works with folate to ensure red blood cells are the correct size & able to transport oxygen through the body.
- 6. Acts to lower LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream and increases HDL
- 8. Forms the basis of blood digestive juices, urine and perspiration (sweat).
- 10. Builds, maintains & repairs body cells.