National Nutrition Month Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• vegetables : half your plate or bowl should be filled with this
• dietary: type of fiber our bodies cannot digest
• calcium : mineral important for building strong bones
• sixty : amount of moderate to vigorous minutes of activity you should be getting daily
• unsaturated: healthy types of fats
• myplate: visual graphic that represents the 5 categories and recommend amount of each in a meal
• recipe : list of ingredients and directions on how to prepare a food
• food thermometer : tool used to make sure foods are cooked to the proper internal temperature
• measuring cups : kitchen utensil used to measure amounts of dry ingredients, they come in different sizes
• cutting board: to prevent cross contamination you should use two separate of this kitchen item when preparing meats or vegetables and fruits
• registered dietitian: professional that is an expert in food and nutrition
• wic: special supplemental program for woman, infants, and children
• farmers market: public and reoccurring assembly of farmers or their representatives selling their farm produce direct to consumers
• food insecurity: the lack of consistent access to enough food for a healthy and active life
• water: beverage that is a low cost way of staying hydrated and reduces extra calories from added sugar
• vitamin d: vitamin that can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and contributes to bone health
• plant based: describes an eating style that includes more foods that come from plants, like fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds
• whole wheat: breads, pastas, or foods that are considered this has to have whole grains as the first ingredient or second ingredient after water
• fruits: food that can contribute to water intake