True or False?
Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals that support our immune system.
True.
This nutrient builds brain chemicals like serotonin and dopamine.
What is protein?
What are the 3 food groups?
1. Fruits and Vegetables
2. Proteins
3. Whole Grains
This item on a nutrition label tells us how much food the nutrition information is based on.
What is serving size?
These foods have vitamins and minerals necessary to help reduce anxiety and depression.
Fruits, berries and vegetables.
Snacking between meals is recommended.
True.
It is important to feed your body when it is hungry.
This nutrient carries oxygen to the brain, prevents fatigue and low mood. Low levels have been linked to poor concentration.
According to Canada's Food Guide, this food group should make up half of your plate.
What is Fruits and Vegetables?
Highest to lowest quantity in the product.
ex: Oreos: wheat flour, sugar, oil, cocoa, high fructose corn syrup, and soy lecithin.
This fruit contains potassium which is crucial for heart health and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
What are Bananas?!
Fresh fruit and vegetables are more nutrient rich than frozen fruit and vegetables.
False.
Frozen produce is frozen at its peak freshness and is typically as nutrient rich as fresh produce.
This Vitamin supports brain and immune function and promotes bone health. Low levels have been linked to depression.
What is Vitamin D?
What are the 6 types of nutrients?
Proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fats, water.
What does %DV mean?
A %DV of 15 or more is high for sugars.
Percent Daily Value.
This magic liquid rehydrates our bodies, is necessary for digestion, cools us down, lubricates out joints AND maintains healthy skin.
What is water?
Meat and eggs are the only options for protein rich foods.
False.
Protein rich foods also include nuts, seeds, tofu, milk, yogurt, and cheeses! YUMM
This Vitamin support brain energy and focus. You can find it in whole grains, leafy greens and eggs.
What is B-Vitamins?
These foods are a healthier choice than refined grains because they include all parts of the grain.
What is Whole Grains?
The unit of energy supplied by food is called?
What is calories?
This food includes folate. Not enough folate leads to insomnia, fatigue, and depression.
What is dark leafy greens? (Spinach & Kale)
Whole grain is the same as whole wheat or multi-grain
False.
All of these are healthy options and high in fibre however whole grains is recommended in Canadas food guide.
This mineral helps regulate muscle contraction and relaxation, helps improve mood and sleep.
What is Magnesium?
Name 3 types of protein foods.
1. Beans
2. Meats
3. Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
4. Tofu
5. Lentils
6. Eggs
Name 3 things on a food label.
1.Serving Size
2. Calories
3. Sugars
4. Proteins
5. Carbohydrates
6. Cholesterol
7. Sodium
8. Minerals (Potassium, calcium, iron)
9. Fats
This helps break down foods for easier digestion and access to nutrients. It helps the gut and brain work together to improve mood.
What is Yogurt?