Across
- 6. a scale of how quickly a food will raise blood glucose
- 7. macronutrient that breaks down into glucose
- 13. type of nutrient that is need in small amounts
- 16. iron deficiency
- 18. amino acids not produced by your body
- 19. type of vitamin; A, D, E, & K
- 21. macronutrient that is used to build and repair cells
Down
- 1. five minerals needed for your brain and muscles to function
- 2. disease that is caused by an insulin imbalance
- 3. the most common type of fat in the body
- 4. stored form of glucose
- 5. hormone that regulates blood glucose
- 8. the building blocks of protein
- 9. sugar; your body break down carbs into this
- 10. amino acids your body produces
- 11. micronutrient that is organic
- 12. type of vitamin; B & C
- 14. macronutrient the is used primarily as fuel at rest
- 15. micronutrient that is inorganic
- 17. type of nutrient that provides caloric energy
- 20. unit of energy created by the cells