Nutrition IQ Challenge

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  1. 3. A mineral used to flavor food, but too much can be bad for your heart.
  2. 5. A sweet ingredient found in candy and soda that you shouldn't eat too much of.
  3. 6. The units used to measure how much energy is in our food.
  4. 8. A bright red, juicy berry with tiny seeds on the outside.
  5. 10. A healthy grain often eaten warm as oatmeal for breakfast.
  6. 14. A baked food used to hold a sandwich together.
  7. 15. The meal eaten at the end of the day in the evening.
  8. 16. A sweet, sticky substance made by bees.
  9. 19. Often called the most important meal of the day.
  10. 23. A sweet drink made by squeezing liquid out of fruits.
  11. 24. A dish made of mixed raw vegetables, usually featuring lettuce.
  12. 25. A popular nut used to make a classic sticky butter paired with jelly.
  13. 26. A layered vegetable that might make you cry when you chop it.
  14. 27. A crisp, round fruit that keeps the doctor away.
  15. 28. A popular breakfast food that can be scrambled or boiled.
  16. 30. OIL A healthy liquid fat made from pressed olives, used for cooking.
  17. 32. The meal eaten in the middle of the day.
  18. 34. A popular lean white meat that lays eggs.
  19. 35. A crunchy orange vegetable that bunnies love to eat.
  20. 37. A yellow dairy spread used on toast or for baking.
  21. 38. A starchy vegetable used to make french fries or mashed potatoes.
  22. 39. Meat that comes from a cow, often used to make hamburgers.
  23. 40. A round citrus fruit named after its bright color.
  24. 41. A tiny, round green vegetable that grows inside a pod.
  25. 42. Crunchy snacks like almonds and walnuts that are full of healthy fats.
  26. 44. Healthy plant foods like broccoli, carrots, and lettuce.
  27. 45. A large orange winter squash used to carve jack-o'-lanterns or make pies.
  28. 46. Small, round fruits that grow in bunches and can be purple or green.
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  1. 1. A strong-smelling vegetable bulb used to add delicious flavor to savory dishes.
  2. 2. A long yellow fruit that is easy to peel.
  3. 4. A juicy red fruit often mistaken for a vegetable used in pasta sauce.
  4. 7. A sour, yellow citrus fruit used to make lemonade.
  5. 9. A warm drink made by soaking dried leaves in hot water.
  6. 11. A large bird often eaten on Thanksgiving or sliced up for lunch sandwiches.
  7. 12. Sweet, natural treats that grow on trees or bushes.
  8. 13. A white drink from cows that helps build strong bones.
  9. 15. The process your body uses to break down food after you eat it.
  10. 17. A creamy dairy snack that often comes in strawberry or blueberry flavors.
  11. 18. A green vegetable that looks like a miniature tree.
  12. 19. Small, budget-friendly legumes packed with fiber and protein.
  13. 20. A warm, liquid food served in a bowl, perfect for a cold day.
  14. 21. The most important drink for staying hydrated.
  15. 22. A massive, juicy summer fruit with a green rind and red inside.
  16. 29. A swimming animal that provides healthy fats for your brain.
  17. 31. Tiny nutrients found in food that keep our immune system strong.
  18. 33. Shorthand name for foods like bread, pasta, and rice that give you energy.
  19. 34. A dairy food that goes perfectly on top of pizza.
  20. 35. A sweet yellow vegetable that grows on a large cob.
  21. 36. A small white grain that is a staple food for billions of people.
  22. 43. A dark leafy green packed with iron that makes you strong.