Nutrition Classification
Across
- 2. This sizzling breakfast meat has a higher source of fat than protein. Do you like yours chewy or crispy? (Fat)
- 3. These are a common snack, a vegan source of protein, and kids liked the mashed version with jelly (Protein)
- 8. For breakfast, pick this whole grain (complex carbohydrate) that has a good source of fiber. It keeps our hearts and digestive systems healthy; tastes yummy in cookies with raisins too. (Carbohydrate)
- 10. Dip this stalky vegetable into some hummus. It is an excellent source of fiber, but it is also about 95% water (Water)
- 11. This simple carbohydrate is a sugar and fat dense food spikes and drops energy; even with the hole cut out of the center. (Carbohydrate)
- 13. This cool food isn’t just good for hydrating your eyes at the spa. It’s low calorie and about 95% water. (Water)
- 17. Though this has a large seed in the center to consider it a fruit, this is an excellent source of healthy fat. Add a mashed side of this with chips for a healthy snack. (Fat)
- 18. These small fruits come in a bunch of colors and they are a good source of vitamins C & K. (Vitamin)
Down
- 1. This starchy vegetable has ears; think of cob (Carbohydrate)
- 4. This fish is a tasty way to get a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids (Fat)
- 5. This starchy root vegetable is the most commonly consumed vegetable in the US. ‘Do you want fries with that?’ (Carbohydrate)
- 6. Bananas aren’t the only great source of this mineral. A serving of white beans has just as much as ½ of a banana (Mineral)
- 7. Milk has a good source of this mineral. Good for dunking cookies, but better for bone and teeth strengthening. (Mineral)
- 9. This great source of both protein and carbohydrate is also called a legume. It comes in a variety of shapes, colors and tastes. Jack had some magic ones that grew a giant stalk. (Carbohydrate + Protein)
- 12. Get the whole-grain version. Not only is it good to make a sandwich, but it has added B-vitamins for sustained energy. (Vitamin)
- 14. Eating a portion of this protein will leave you feeling full. Try it grilled instead of as nuggets. (Protein)
- 15. Eat these orange vegetables for a high source of vitamin A. Your eyesight will thank you for it. (Vitamin)
- 16. This is a great vegetarian source of protein. The 'good bacteria' that is in this dairy food is known to help with healthy digestion. (Protein)