MyPlate Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. this orange food is a part of the vegetables food group and can be eaten whole, in a cake, or in stew
  2. 8. Half of your daily grains should be these
  3. 9. activity that requires physical effort
  4. 11. this food is a part of the proteins food group and can be eaten fried, grilled, in tenders or nuggets, etc.
  5. 13. this red (or green) food is a part of the fruits food group and can be eaten whole, in pie, as a "sauce", etc
  6. 15. Food group that can help improve bone health
  7. 16. A visual that shows the five food groups
  8. 18. A measurement of food that is generally served
Down
  1. 1. unit(s) of energy you get from the foods and drinks you consume
  2. 3. Can be whole or refined
  3. 4. there are this many food groups on the MyPlate visual
  4. 5. Both boys and girls (ages 14-18yrs) need this amount of dairy per day
  5. 6. Nuts, seeds, and beans are a part of this food group
  6. 7. a common food that can be whole or refined and can come in the form of a loaf, roll, etc.
  7. 10. You should include a variety of these colorful foods in your diet
  8. 12. Can be served fresh, dried, whole, frozen, etc.
  9. 14. food that has been cooked on a grill or a hot fire (Ex. ___ chicken)
  10. 17. a common drink, ingredient, etc. that is a part of the dairy food group