"Heart Smart Shopping Cart" Wordfind

Nutrition is a very important part of heart health—and the first step to maintaining a "heart-healthy" diet is to know what is in the foods we buy. Don't just look at the photo on a food package to decide whether you will put it in your grocery basket. Instead, take the time to read the nutritional information on products, and choose foods that have the types of ingredients that support a healthy cardiovascular system.

This month's puzzle contains the names of 20 things you might notice as you examine food packaging labels on your next shopping trip. Click on the puzzle to download and print your own copy.

For More Information

See the American Heart Association website to learn more about reading food labels.The association also offers healthy recipes that reduce the risk of developing heart disease and stroke.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration website is another great place to learn more about deciphering food labels. See "How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label" to find out about fat content, nutrition recommendations and more.

By Joyce Remy, Editor, and Dennis Kenny, Co-Author, Aging in Stride–Plan Ahead, Stay Connected, Keep Moving. Copyright, 2010.