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Nutrient Crossword: Test Your Knowledge

ACROSS 1. Part of antibodies that help fight infection 4. Major source of energy for brain and muscles 6. Abbreviation for registered nurse 8. B vitamin; helps body use energy 9. Excellent source of iron (two words—do not use space) 10. Red vegetable that is a good source of vitamin C 12. Helps muscles contract and relax 13. Bread spread that provides both protein and fat (two words—do not use space) 16. Combines with protein to form hemoglobin

DOWN 1. Meat that is a good source of thiamine 2. Helps form and maintain skin; helps eyes adapt to dim light (two words—do not use space) 3. Helps to break down carbohydrate, protein, and fat for the body to use 5. Good source of calcium and protein 6. B vitamin; promotes healthy skin, eyes, and clear vision 7. Helps wounds heal and strengthens blood vessels (two words—do not use space) 11. Italian food that is a good source of carbohydrate 13. Vegetable that is a good source of carbohydrate 14. Makes up part of every cell membrane; carries vitamins A, D, E, and K 15. Pie that is a good source of vitamin A

Nutrient Crossword: Test Your Knowledge Answers

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ACROSS 1. Part of antibodies that help fight infection 4. Major source of energy for brain and muscles 6. Abbreviation for registered nurse 8. B vitamin; helps body use energy 9. Excellent source of iron 10. Red vegetable that is a good source of vitamin C 12. Helps muscles contract and relax 13. Bread spread that provides both protein and fat 16. Combines with protein to form hemoglobin

DOWN 1. Meat that is a good source of thiamine 2. Helps form and maintain skin; helps eyes adapt to dim light 3. Helps to break down carbohydrate, protein, and fat for the body to use 5. Good source of calcium and protein 6. B vitamin; promotes healthy skin, eyes, and clear vision 7. Helps wounds heal and strengthens blood vessels 11. Italian food that is a good source of carbohydrate 13. Vegetable that is a good source of carbohydrate 14. Makes up part of every cell membrane; carries vitamins A, D, E, and K 15. Pie that is a good source of vitamin A

Reference Mahan LK, Escott-Stump S. Krause’s Food and Nutrition Therapy. 12th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 2007.

Contributed by Charlene Dubois, MPA, RD

Review Date 12/10 G-1471