National Nutrition Month 2023

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  1. 3. Canned, frozen, and dried produce is equally as healthy as ____ produce. Nutritional value is not diminished by these preservation processes.
  2. 6. If blood sugar changes are a concern, the effect of the ___ in fruit can be helped by adding fiber and protein to the meal or snack.
  3. 10. ___ is a fixation on eating “healthy” foods. Recognized by the National Eating Disorder Association, people with this condition commonly exhibit obsessive behaviors regarding health, food choices, and nutrition information.
  4. 14. Your body has a natural ___ system that includes the kidneys, liver, and gastrointestinal tract. Detox diets are not necessary – regardless of your recent dietary habits – and can be dangerous.
  5. 17. ___ ___ are the signals your body gives you to let you know when you need to eat.
  6. 19. Since hunger and satiety cues can be affected and even suppressed by previous diets, rigid eating habits, and mental/emotional states like stress and ___, it is important to connect with them but not rely on them entirely.
  7. 20. ___ is not just a key element for a healthy gastrointestinal tract. It also helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.
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  1. 1. A food’s ___ value is determined by how much heat it emits when burned in a vacuum.
  2. 2. After soy, the plant with the highest amount of protein is ___, with 18 grams of protein per cup.
  3. 4. People with ___ do not need to avoid fruits to be healthy.
  4. 5. Bananas are known for being high in potassium, but they are also an excellent source of ___. So are pumpkin seeds, peanut butter, and almonds.
  5. 7. Enjoying what you eat is a good thing. Connecting with your body to appreciate the experience and flavors can boost your mood and increase your ___ levels – which can decrease the risk of disordered behaviors like unnecessary fasting or overeating.
  6. 8. Bugs Bunny can often be seen eating a ___.
  7. 9. Julia Child was the host of this popular PBS cooking show: ____ ____ ____
  8. 11. Virginia is one of the country's major ___ producers.
  9. 12. Your diet is not a reflection of your ___.
  10. 13. The MEC Library offers free ___ during finals week.
  11. 15. Eating a ___ of foods is important to everyone’s health
  12. 16. Soy-based foods do not increase your risk of ___. They can be a great resource for fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
  13. 18. Marylanders are particularly fond of this locally sourced food: ___