Food and Nutrition

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Across
  1. 3. – Strengthens bones and teeth
  2. 4. – Too much can raise blood pressure
  3. 5. – Gives energy; too much can be harmful
  4. 8. – Aids digestion; found in veggies and whole grains
  5. 10. – Builds muscles; found in meat, eggs, and beans
  6. 11. – You need it to stay hydrated, it has no calories
  7. 13. – Healthy sweet snacks that grow on trees or vines
  8. 14. – Needed in small amounts for health and growth
Down
  1. 1. – Main source of energy, found in rice and bread
  2. 2. – Tastes sweet but too much is unhealthy
  3. 5. – Prevents constipation and keeps the gut healthy
  4. 6. – Includes iron and calcium; needed for the body
  5. 7. – Type of grain with all parts; very nutritious
  6. 9. – Helps red blood cells carry oxygen
  7. 12. – Made by the skin with sunlight; helps bones