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- 4. A good indicator of adequate hydration is the color of your ________.
- 5. Foods like berries, dark chocolate, beets and kale are rich in compounds called ______________.
- 6. First form of breastmilk, rich in protein, antibodies and antioxidants.
- 8. Macronutrient that is the body's primary source of energy and is found in foods like bread, beans and fruit.
- 10. Vitamin C rich vegetable, usually served mashed or fried.
- 12. Drying plums for several days creates this food.
- 14. A unit of energy that measures how much energy food provides to the body.
- 15. The first part of digestion starts in the _______.
- 16. Eating vitamin A rich foods like carrots and sweet potatoes keep this organ healthy.
- 17. Graphic published by the USDA in 2011 to help individuals make a balanced meal.
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- 1. B vitamin crucial for red blood cell formation.
- 2. Fruit rich in vitamin C that helped prevent scurvy in sailors.
- 3. Ancient grain from South America which is gluten-free and high in protein.
- 4. Type of heart healthy fat found in avocados
- 6. A way to dispose of food waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
- 7. A deck of cards is considered the serving size for this food in the protein group.
- 8. When eaten fresh, it is a summer vegetable, but when dried out it becomes a grain.
- 9. This type of fat is banned in many countries due to health risks.
- 11. You should fill ____% of your plate with these two food groups.
- 13. Type of fish known for being high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- 18. Plant-based protein that originated from China and has all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein.