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- 1. Fructose, lactose, honey, molasses, and agave are all different types of ____.
- 3. Reading the Nutrition Facts ____ on food packaging is key to understanding what is in the food you eat.
- 5. When choosing carbohydrate foods, the goal is to choose carbs that are ____-dense, meaning they are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and low in added sugars, sodium and unhealthy fats.
- 8. The unit of measurement that tells you how much energy a food provides to the body.
- 10. Half a cup of kidney, pinto, navy or black ____ are packed with fiber and provides as much protein as an ounce of meat without the saturated fat.
- 11. Reversible condition in which blood glucose is high, but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes.
- 15. Macronutrient found in meat, fish, beans, and dairy that is needed to build, repair, and maintain body cells and tissues.
- 16. When your blood glucose levels rise after a meal, which hormone is secreted?
- 18. Try different fruits and vegetables, because our bodies like a ____ of foods.
- 20. Regular ____ activity is a great way to prevent many health issues as well as maintain strength and confidence.
- 22. Macronutrient group of starches and sugars which give the body most of its energy.
- 23. Between meals, choose ____ that are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you feeling satisfied throughout the day.
- 24. Condition when you feel thirsty due to inadequate fluid intake.
- 25. The American Diabetes ____ is a great resource to learn about prediabetes prevention as well as diabetes management.
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- 2. Whole ____ foods like whole wheat bread & pasta, brown rice, quinoa, and oatmeal are high in fiber and other valuable nutrients.
- 4. The organ which constantly monitors and controls your blood glucose concentration.
- 6. This digestive health helper comes from plant sources such as vegetables, fruit, whole grain, nuts, and legumes.
- 7. Using the Diabetes Plate Method, you can create perfectly portioned meals with a healthy balance of ½ plate of nonstarchy ____, ¼ plate of protein, and ¼ plate of carbohydrates.
- 9. How much you eat is just as important as what you eat! Controlling ____ size is crucial.
- 12. Speaking with a Registered ____ Nutritionist (RDN) can help you figure out what eating plan makes the most sense for you and your treatment goals.
- 13. These sources of natural sugars are great for satisfying your sweet tooth while also getting a huge dose of nutrients and health-boosting antioxidants.
- 14. Drinking ____ instead of sugar-sweetened beverages is an easy way to reduce added sugars.
- 17. Lipids, also known as ____, are macronutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (like the brain), and hormones.
- 19. This water-loving lean protein source is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and delicious eaten broiled, baked, or grilled.
- 21. Healthier ____ methods include baking, roasting, steaming, and grilling.
- 22. Fruit category for grapefruits, oranges, lemons, and limes that are great for getting part of your daily dose of fiber and vitamin C.