Nutrition Bingo

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  1. 4. A disease that is caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C, that can cause loosened teeth, swollen legs and joint pain. (6)
  2. 6. What do you call eating an excessive amount of food that is beyond body needs? (10)
  3. 8. A type of fat that should be limited in any healthy diet. (9)
  4. 9. A mineral that is needed for strong bones and to help carry messages between your brain and all parts of the body. (7)
  5. 11. Provides needed energy and helps our bodies absorb important vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin D and vitamin E. (4 Letters)
  6. 12. This helps your body absorb calcium and is needed to build strong bones. (7,1)
  7. 16. These are needed for growth development and cell function. (8)
  8. 18. The recommended intake of one of the specific nutrients in a day, helping teenagers keep good health. (11,5,6)
  9. 19. These are needed to get a healthy daily dose of food, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and water and are needed for good health. (3,9)
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  1. 1. The body’s main food source of energy, and helps control blood glucose (the main sugar found in your blood). (13)
  2. 2. Essential Nutrient for helping repair cells, found in meats, fish, eggs and dairy products. (7)
  3. 3. These are needed for keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly whilst working with vitamins in similar parts of the body. (8)
  4. 5. A serious condition that occurs when the body does not get enough vitamins and minerals. (12)
  5. 7. A natural sugar that is found in fruits and vegetables and is used as a healthier alternative to processed sugar. (8)
  6. 10. You go on this to keep your body healthy and restrict it from unhealthy foods. (4)
  7. 13. A sweet substance that is commonly found in lollies, cakes, cookies, most deserts and should only be eaten in moderation. (5)
  8. 14. A liquid substance that helps to get rid of waste and is needed to maintain body temperature. (5)
  9. 15. A unit of measurement for the amount of energy in food, and is often used on the labels of food packaging. (9)
  10. 16. This is needed for the growth and repair of the tissues inside all of the body. (7,1)
  11. 17. A type of fat that is needed to keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range and is commonly found in foods like avocados and vegetable oils. (11)