Health Science Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 2. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being is called _____.
- 5. Dehydration occurs when the body lacks _____.
- 6. Nuts, seeds, beans, and meat are all good sources of _____.
- 7. Being ______ is a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes.
- 10. High _______ has been linked to heart disease and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).
- 11. How many calories does water have?
- 12. I am a fruit that is high in good fats. People sometimes think I am a vegetable. I am green on the inside. What am I?
- 14. A condition in which the body is unable to respond or produce insulin which leads to an elevated level of glucose (blood sugar).
- 16. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate ________.
- 17. Milk and cheese are a part of which food group?
Down
- 1. Good _____ is a well balanced diet in combination with regular physical activity.
- 2. Term used to describe abnormally high blood pressure.
- 3. A term to describe extreme tiredness.
- 4. It is important to have a well balanced _____ .
- 5. Healthy eating involves what we eat and the ___ we eat.
- 8. The five food groups include fruits, ________, grains, protein, and dairy.
- 9. A sudden loss of consciousness or attack that is caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain.
- 12. A heart _____ occurs when the blood flow to the heart is blocked.
- 13. Poor nutrition can lead to many _______.
- 15. Many foods or beverages contain added _____.