Test your knowledge of healthy eating with our engaging Nutrition & Diet crossword puzzles, featuring clues on vitamins, macros, and balanced meals.
Our Nutrition & Diet crossword puzzles offer a fun and educational way to explore the science of what we eat. You'll encounter thought-provoking clues covering essential macronutrients, popular dietary lifestyles, and the rich history of culinary wellness. Whether you're a registered dietitian or simply passionate about healthy living, these grids will challenge and expand your nutritional vocabulary.
Crossword clues used in nutrition & diet puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Complex sum of biochemical processes converting food into cellular energy”
METABOLISM (10)
“Fatty acid classification with healthy numbers three, six, and nine”
OMEGA (5)
“Plant-exclusive dietary lifestyle avoiding all animal products”
VEGAN (5)
“Unit of energy derived from food and expended during metabolic work”
CALORIE (7)
“Structural fibrous protein providing elasticity to skin, cartilage, and tendons”
COLLAGEN (8)
“Cereal grain often rolled for a hearty breakfast porridge”
OAT (3)
“Edible seed of a legume such as dry peas, lentils, or chickpeas”
PULSE (5)
“Organic molecule group including fats, waxes, and sterols”
LIPID (5)
“Immune-boosting mineral found in abundance inside raw oysters”
ZINC (4)
“Versatile legume used to create tofu, tempeh, and edamame”
SOY (3)
“Shell-bound breakfast staple loaded with choline and complete protein”
EGG (3)
“Small hard dry seed harvested from crops like barley, rye, or wheat”
GRAIN (5)
“Electrolyte component of salt restricted in diets for hypertension”
SODIUM (6)
“Simple blood sugar that serves as primary fuel for cellular respiration”
GLUCOSE (7)
“Curly leafy green often baked into chips or tossed in salads”
KALE (4)
“An orange root vegetable high in beta-carotene for good eye vision”
CARROT (6)
“A protein-packed legume such as kidney, black, or pinto”
BEAN (4)
“A dietary mineral abundant in table salt that regulates fluids”
SODIUM (6)
“The regular combination of foods and beverages consumed by an individual”
DIET (4)
“A vital mineral that helps red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body”
IRON (4)
“The ongoing active pursuit of good physical and mental health”
WELLNESS (8)
“A hard-shelled seed like an almond or walnut that provides healthy fats”
NUT (3)
“A crisp round fruit that proverbially keeps the doctor away”
APPLE (5)
“A macronutrient made of amino acids essential for building and repairing muscle”
PROTEIN (7)
“A small round green seed that grows inside a pod”
PEA (3)
“The essential clear liquid required by all living organisms for hydration”
WATER (5)
“Food produced without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetic modification”
ORGANIC (7)
“A dish composed mostly of raw mixed vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes”
SALAD (5)
“A cereal grain commonly rolled and cooked into warm morning porridge”
OAT (3)
“Indigestible plant material that supports smooth digestive health”
FIBER (5)
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