Nutrition and Food Groups Awareness Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• berries: this substance is rich in antioxidants to help fight cell damage and mostly grow on bushes.
• fats: nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue, hormones and is also used as a fuel source.
• water: brings nutrients to cells, gets rid of wastes, protects joints and organs, and maintains body temperature (hydration).
• fruits: a food group rich in fiber, vitamin c, potassium, and folate. almost all are very juicy.
• eggs: this food is often eaten in the morning. rich in nutrients such as protein and are a great source of pantothenic acid, phosphorus, vitamin a and folate.
• nuts: is a good sources of protein, healthy fats, fibres, vitamins and minerals. beneficial for those on a vegetarian or vegan diet looking for protein.
• protein: a molecule made up of amino acids. needed for the body to function properly. they are the basis of body structures, such as skin and hair, and of other substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies. very important in building muscle.
• vitamins: _ and minerals are micronutrients required by the body to carry out a range of normal functions. however, these micronutrients are not produced in our bodies and must be derived from the food we eat or the sun.
• carbohydrates: _ or carbs are sugar molecules.