Super Foods
Diet Related Medical Conditions
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Healthy Eating Lifestyles
Food as Medicine Potpourri
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These tiny black seeds are versatile, budget-friendly, and packed with omega-3s, protein, antioxidants, and fiber! May help with blood sugar control, support heart health, and even aid in weight management. Plus, it’s a fun and cute decorative “pet” plant to grow!

What are chia seeds? 

100

A combination of a healthful diet and lifestyle are shown to help lower cholesterol, one example is eating less of this type of fat found mainly in animal food sources.  

What is saturated fat? 

100

These are a specialized type of home-delivered meals designed to meet specific dietary "Medical" conditions, such as heart health, kidney health, diabetes, low lactose, and texture-modified options. 

"_________" Tailored Meals

What are Medically Tailored Meals?

100

This eating pattern that excludes all animal food sources has been associated with multiple health benefits in preventing and treating many different health conditions.

What is a plant based/vegetarian diet?

100

60-80% of chronic diseases in the U.S. are related to unhealthy diets, surpassing this lung-based habit that was previously number one.  

What is smoking? 

200

This tea is packed with antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory benefits, and gives you that perfect color for St. Patrick's Day!

What is green tea? 

200

Foods rich in fiber such as oats, whole grains, beans, fruits, nuts and seeds help with relieve this condition that restricts bowel movements.  

What is constipation? 

200

This is a Food is Medicine program designed to support individuals with chronic health conditions who may have limited income and access to healthy foods. It is prescribed by a provider to obtain free produce at participating locations.

 ___________ Prescription Program

What is Produce Prescription Program? 

200

The Mediterranean eating pattern includes healthy fats primarily from this oil. 

What is Olive Oil? 

200

This is one of the main sources of antioxidants in the American diet, typically sipped in the morning.  

What is coffee? 

300

This fish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and have been shown to be beneficial in reducing inflammation and supporting heart and brain health. 

What is salmon? 

300

Eating foods rich in antioxidants such as fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, nuts and seeds, green leafy vegetables may help reduce inflammation to help with this common type of joint pain.

What is arthritis?

300

A __________________________ is a person who is licensed and has special training in food/nutrition and provides personalized, evidence-based counseling to support healthier choices through diet and help manage chronic diseases.

What is a Registered Dietitian? 

300

The MIND diet supports long term brain health and helps with memory, cognition and focus, it emphasizes at least one serving a day of these types of 

green ________ vegetables.  

What are green leafy vegetables?


300

This ancient philosopher is often referred to as the father of medicine and is famously quoted for saying, "Let food be thy medicine.

Who is Hippocrates?

400

This orange spice is known for being a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. For the best benefits, it's especially great when combined with black pepper!

What is Turmeric?

400

To help manage diabetes and blood glucose levels, monitoring the intake of this type of nutrient commonly found in grain foods like bread and pasta.  

What are Carbohydrates?

400

This Food is Medicine program is prescribed by healthcare providers and provides groceries tailored specifically to an individual based on their chronic health condition.   

Medically Tailored ________________ Program

What is Medically Tailored Grocery Program? 

400

The Anti-inflammatory diet includes rich sources of antioxidants commonly found in these colorful foods often grown in different seasons year-round.    

What are fruits and vegetables?

400

This "color" represents a region where many older adults are living into their hundredth year.

What is Blue?  

500

These little berries are a superfood, there bold color is the key to their antioxidant benefits, can be used fresh or frozen.  

What are blueberries? 

500

This type of bacteria commonly found in yogurt and kefir promotes gut health, and may help retore balance after an illness, such as diarrhea or antibiotic use.  

What are probiotics? 

500

This is a nutrition assistance program designed to support low-income individuals and families in buying groceries each month using an EBT card, which can also be used as local farmers markets.  

What is SNAP/HIP?

500

Th e DASH diet is designed to help manage high blood pressure by emphasizing fruits and vegetables rich in potassium, low fat dairy, and managing intake of this mineral.   

What is sodium? 

500

Eating high amounts of ________ processed food is shown to have adverse effects on health and to make up 60-70% of the American diet.  

What are ULTRA processed foods? 

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