Across
- 3. This legume, when paired with rice, is an example of a complementary protein
- 6. We must get this many essential amino acids from our diet
- 8. The number of amino acids that your body produces on its own
- 10. All proteins are made up of...
- 13. Protein can help you grow strong hair, skin, cartilage and...
- 14. Protein helps your body do this to wounds
- 15. Protein is your body's backup source of...
- 16. This food produced by chickens is an example of a complete protein
Down
- 1. A food that does NOT have all 9 essential amino acids is this type of protein
- 2. A food that has all 9 essential amino acids is this type of protein
- 4. Two incomplete proteins that can be eaten together to get all 9 essential amino acids are...
- 5. Foods that come from these are always a complete protein
- 7. The body needs this many amino acids TOTAL
- 9. These foods (like wheat, rice, corn, and barley) are typically incomplete proteins
- 11. Proteins can help repair micro-tears in our...
- 12. Protein serves to keep your _______ system functioning