Free Nutrition Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)

Download and print this free nutrition word search — 15 hidden words spanning everything from CALORIE counting to the food groups that make up a healthy DIET. It’s a free PDF with the answer key included, sized for standard printer paper and ready for health-class unit starters, homeroom activities, or a fun addition to a nutrition lesson.

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15hidden words

Gr 4+suggested grade

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The 15 Words in This Puzzle

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Everything a balanced DIET needs shows up here: PROTEIN and CARBOHYDRATE for ENERGY, VITAMIN and MINERAL for WELLNESS, plus FIBER, HYDRATION and PORTION control along the way. Here’s the full word bank you’ll be hunting for:

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About the Nutrition word search

The word list is easy-to-medium: DIET, ENERGY and HEALTHY are quick finds, while METABOLISM, HYDRATION and CARBOHYDRATE take more scanning. It works from about grade 4 up, and pairs nicely with a lesson on reading food labels or building a balanced plate.