Balanced Eating and Nutrition Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• protein: nutrient needed for growth and repair of body cells
• carbohydrates: nutrient that provides the body with heat and energy. sources of this nutrient include; bread, rice and pasta
• fat: nutrient that provides heat and energy as well as insulates the body.
• calcium: a mineral needed for healthy bones and teeth
• iron: a mineral needed to produce hemoglobin in blood
• vitamin d: a vitamin needed for strong bones and teeth
• vitamin c: a vitamin needed to heal wounds and have a healthy immune system
• water: needed to hydrate the body
• balanced diet: eating all the food groups in the correct amounts for the needs of the body
• energy: the ability to do any task eg walking, running. it also ensures our body can work.
• fiber: needed in the body to help digestion. mostly found in wholegrain foods such as brown rice and wholemeal bread
• kilo calorie: one of the units of measuring energy in food
• saturated: the type of fat that is not good for us if we eat it in large amounts
• food pyramid: a guide that helps us know what the food groups are and how many servings to eat