Nutrition Word Search
This nutrition word search covers food groups, nutrients and healthy habits, from protein and fiber to vitamins, hydration and whole grains. It is a natural fit for health class, a school nurse visit or a family conversation about balanced meals. Have students build a balanced plate using one word from each food group they find.
Nutrition Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- BALANCED
- CALCIUM
- CALORIES
- CARBOHYDRATE
- DAIRY
- ENERGY
- FATS
- FIBER
- FRUITS
- GRAINS
- HYDRATION
- IRON
- MINERALS
- PORTION
- PROTEIN
- SERVING
- VEGETABLES
- VITAMINS
- WATER
- WHOLE GRAIN
Nutrition Hidden Message Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across, down and diagonally.
- BALANCED
- CALORIES
- CARBOHYDRATE
- DAIRY
- ENERGY
- FATS
- FRUITS
- GRAINS
- HYDRATION
- IRON
- PORTION
- VEGETABLES
- WATER
- WHOLE GRAIN
Hidden message: the leftover letters, read left to right and top to bottom, spell a secret message._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Nutrition Word Search — Answer Key
Nutrition Hidden Message Word Search — Answer Key
Hidden message: Eat the rainbow
About this nutrition word search
- The USDA MyPlate model groups foods into five categories: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods and dairy.
- MyPlate recommends filling about half of your plate with fruits and vegetables.
- Calcium and vitamin D work together to build strong bones and teeth.
- March is National Nutrition Month in the United States, a good time to pair this puzzle with a food-label reading activity.
Want a different version? Make your own word search with these words, a shaped grid, or bent words.
Words in these puzzles
ProteinVitaminsMineralsFiberCalciumIronCarbohydrateFatsWaterHydrationFruitsVegetablesGrainsDairyWhole GrainCaloriesEnergyBalancedPortionServing
Frequently asked questions
›Is this nutrition word search free to print?
Yes. Print it straight from your browser or download the PDF, which includes 2 puzzles and their answer keys. No sign-up needed.
›Where is the answer key?
The answer keys print on their own pages after the puzzles, and they are in the PDF too. Every word is highlighted, so checking is quick.
›Can I make my own nutrition word search?
Yes. Press "Customize this puzzle" to open it in the word search maker. There you can add or remove words, change the grid size, pick a shape or add a hidden message.