Nutrition Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.

1. A lack of this mineral can add to symptoms of depression and anxiety
   Magnesium
2. chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses, the junctions between nerve cells, allowing neurons to communicate with each other and with other cells
   Neurotransmitters
3. Do this to have healthy meals available for yourself every day
   Meal Prep
4. This is a better choice than refined grains
   Whole Grains
5. These foods negatively affect brain chemistry and contribute to inflammation.
   Processed Foods
6. Found in plant based foods and whole grains, this type of carb cannot be absorbed by the human body
   Fiber
7. At least five a day of these should be consumed daily
   Fruits and Vegetables
8. A mininum of eight glasses of this drink should be consumed daily
   Water
9. Yogurt, kefir, and fermented foods are good sources of these
   Probiotics
10. Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can negatively impact mental health.
    Nutrient Defenciencies
11. This type of B vitamin helps produce dopamine and is found in leafy greens, lentils, and cantaloupes
    Folate
12. A healthy balance of good and bad bacteria is necessary to maintain this
    Gut Health
13. The lack of available food is called this
    Food Insecurity
14. Eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions is called this
    Balanced Diet
15. The body's immune response to harmful stimuli like pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants
    Inflammation
16. White bread would be an example of this
    Refined carbohydrates
17. Eating brain healthy food has been proven to lessen the risk of these two mental health conditions
    Depression and Anxiety
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19. Enjoying too much of this can disrupt your mood and sleep
    Caffeine and Alcohol
20. Found in berries,leafy greens, and dark chocolate, these neutralize free radicals in your body
    Antioxidants
21. Fried foods usually contain a lot of this type of unhealthy fat
    Saturated fats
22. A suprisingly high amount of salt and sugar can be found in this extra item we add to our food
    Condiments
23. Caused by low water intake, even a mild case of this can affect mood, energy levels, and cognitive function.
    Dehydration
24. Avocados, olive oil, and nuts are an example of these
    Healthy Fats
25. Having control over this will help prevent overeating
    Portion Control
26. This vitamin improves mood and is found in fatty fish and sunlight exposure
    Vitamin D
27. This is what you read to find the nutritional information of packaged food
    Food Labels
28. This vitamin is found in bell peppers, citrus fruits, broccoli, and brussel sprouts
    Vitamin C
29. High blood pressure and stroke can often result from consuming too much of these types of foods
    High Sodium Foods
30. Consuming large amounts of sweets usually causes this in your blood
    Blood Sugar Spikes
31. Eating balanced meals regularly can keep this even
    Blood Sugar Levels
32. You can find these in fatty fish as well as chia seeds, flax seeds, and walnuts
    Omega 3 Fatty Acids
33. The consumption of sugar, fast food, and soft drinks can worsen symptoms of this disorder in adults and children
    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
34. Consumed by those living near the Mediterranean sea, this type of diet improves physical and mental health
    Mediterranean Diet
35. An urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food
    Food Desert