Class 5: Eating the Rainbow

5. A carotenoid pigment found in many red and orange vegetables, especially tomatoes.
6. A nutritious leafy green with antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin K, and beta-carotene.
8. A type of carbohydrate that the body can't digest or absorb, and that has many benefits for digestion, heart health, blood sugar levels and weight management.
10. A category of plant compounds that act as antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals and reducing the risk of chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
12. Various plant compounds that create vibrant colors and impart a range of health benefits when consumed.
13. An edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants.
16. A wide range of colorful things.
17. Molecules found in many plant-based foods that fight free radicals.
18. Small fruits that are high in vitamin c, fiber, and antioxidants and may help prevent many chronic diseases.
19. Among the most nutrient dense foods, these vegetables contain vitamins K, A, and E; calcium; potassium; fiber; antioxidants; and folate.
20. The part of plant-based food (mainly grains and cereals) that doesn’t dissolve in water. It improves gut health and helps regulate bowel movements.

1. The entire seed of a plant, with all three edible parts: bran, germ, and endosperm.
2. An easy way to help prevent disease and consume a variety of nutrients needed by the body.
3. Vegetable-fruits belonging to the nightshade family that range from green to red in color, and are rich in vitamin C.
4. A sweet treat made from the cacao plant that is rich in iron, magnesium, and fiber, as well as flavanols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
7. Compounds produced by plants that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
9. A nutrient-dense plant in the cabbage family with large green flower heads that is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K, and provides valuable amounts of calcium and magnesium.
11. Essential elements present in food that our bodies need to develop and function properly.
14. A type of carbohydrate that dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract. It helps slow down digestion, control cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and relieve diarrhea.
15. A group of organic compounds which are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.