Carbohydrates Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nutrition & Food Safety has 14 clues. Answers range from 6 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
are the sugars, starches, and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and milk products
the main ways the body obtains energy, or calories, that cannot be produced by the body itself
At the ________ level carbohydrates contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Carbs provide fuel for the central _______ system
Carbs provide ______ for working muscles
Good amounts of carbs help with weight loss, nutrient consumption, and heart and ______ health
______ carbs are easier to digest/absorb and give bursts of energy
_______ carbs provide sustained energy
Simple carbs with one sugar are ______________ but are disaccharides when they have two sugars
Complex carbohydrates have three or more sugars, therefore they are ______________
Carbs interact with _______, preventing it from being used as an energy source and enable fat metabolism
Replacing saturated fats with simple carbs is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and Type 2 ________
a deficiency of glucose, or low blood sugar, is called ____________
When it lacks carbs, the body will use protein for fuel, taking it away from building muscles and putting stress on the _______
