Nutrition Classification

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Across
  1. 2. This sizzling breakfast meat has a higher source of fat than protein. Do you like yours chewy or crispy? (Fat)
  2. 3. These are a common snack, a vegan source of protein, and kids liked the mashed version with jelly (Protein)
  3. 8. For breakfast, pick this whole grain (complex carbohydrate) that has a good source of fiber. It keeps our hearts and digestive systems healthy; tastes yummy in cookies with raisins too. (Carbohydrate)
  4. 10. Dip this stalky vegetable into some hummus. It is an excellent source of fiber, but it is also about 95% water (Water)
  5. 11. This simple carbohydrate is a sugar and fat dense food spikes and drops energy; even with the hole cut out of the center. (Carbohydrate)
  6. 13. This cool food isn’t just good for hydrating your eyes at the spa. It’s low calorie and about 95% water. (Water)
  7. 17. Though this has a large seed in the center to consider it a fruit, this is an excellent source of healthy fat. Add a mashed side of this with chips for a healthy snack. (Fat)
  8. 18. These small fruits come in a bunch of colors and they are a good source of vitamins C & K. (Vitamin)
Down
  1. 1. This starchy vegetable has ears; think of cob (Carbohydrate)
  2. 4. This fish is a tasty way to get a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids (Fat)
  3. 5. This starchy root vegetable is the most commonly consumed vegetable in the US. ‘Do you want fries with that?’ (Carbohydrate)
  4. 6. Bananas aren’t the only great source of this mineral. A serving of white beans has just as much as ½ of a banana (Mineral)
  5. 7. Milk has a good source of this mineral. Good for dunking cookies, but better for bone and teeth strengthening. (Mineral)
  6. 9. This great source of both protein and carbohydrate is also called a legume. It comes in a variety of shapes, colors and tastes. Jack had some magic ones that grew a giant stalk. (Carbohydrate + Protein)
  7. 12. Get the whole-grain version. Not only is it good to make a sandwich, but it has added B-vitamins for sustained energy. (Vitamin)
  8. 14. Eating a portion of this protein will leave you feeling full. Try it grilled instead of as nuggets. (Protein)
  9. 15. Eat these orange vegetables for a high source of vitamin A. Your eyesight will thank you for it. (Vitamin)
  10. 16. This is a great vegetarian source of protein. The 'good bacteria' that is in this dairy food is known to help with healthy digestion. (Protein)