Nutrition Bingo
Across
- 4. A disease that is caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C, that can cause loosened teeth, swollen legs and joint pain. (6)
- 6. What do you call eating an excessive amount of food that is beyond body needs? (10)
- 8. A type of fat that should be limited in any healthy diet. (9)
- 9. A mineral that is needed for strong bones and to help carry messages between your brain and all parts of the body. (7)
- 11. Provides needed energy and helps our bodies absorb important vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E. (4 Letters)
- 12. This helps your body absorb calcium and is needed to build strong bones. (7,1)
- 16. These are needed for growth development and cell function. (8)
- 18. The recommended intake of one of the specific nutrients in a day, helping teenagers keep good health. (11,5,6)
- 19. These are needed to get a healthy daily dose of food, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water and are needed for good health. (3,9)
Down
- 1. The body’s main food source of energy, and helps control blood glucose (the main sugar found in your blood). (13)
- 2. Essential Nutrient for helping repair cells, found in meats, fish, eggs and dairy products. (7)
- 3. These are needed for keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly whilst working with vitamins in similar parts of the body. (8)
- 5. A serious condition that occurs when the body does not get enough vitamins and minerals. (12)
- 7. A natural sugar that is found in fruits and vegetables and is used as a healthier alternative to processed sugar. (8)
- 10. You go on this to keep your body healthy and restrict it from unhealthy foods. (4)
- 13. A sweet substance that is commonly found in lollies, cakes, cookies, most deserts and should only be eaten in moderation. (5)
- 14. A liquid substance that helps to get rid of waste and is needed to maintain body temperature. (5)
- 15. A unit of measurement for the amount of energy in food, and is often used on the labels of food packaging. (9)
- 16. This is needed for the growth and repair of the tissues inside all of the body. (7,1)
- 17. A type of fat that is needed to keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range and is commonly found in foods like avocados and vegetable oils. (11)