Canada's Food Guide
What is the food guide's preferred drink choice?
Water
Macronutrients are our main source of ______
Energy
What are the 2 micronutrients?
Minerals and vitamins.
What food groups should children be eating?
All of them
What 4 things does a nutritious breakfast improve?
Mood, Productivity, Performance, and Energy.
What are the 3 food groups that should be on your plate?
Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and proteins
What macronutrient is tied to Fiber?
Carbohydrates
How many minerals does the body require daily?
16
What type of milk should ages 9-12 months drink?
Homogenized Milk
What are eating patterns?
All the foods and beverages you consume.
What food group should take up half your plate?
Fruits and vegetables
Which macronutrient helps build, maintain, and repair body tissue?
Proteins
What 4 vitamins are fat-soluble?
A, D, E, K
At what age should solid foods be pureed/mashed?
6-9 Months
What are added sugars?
Sugars added to processed foods
Name 3 different whole grain food choices
Rice, Bread, Pasta, Cereals.
What are the 3 different types of fats?
Unsaturated Fats, Saturated Fats, and Cholesterol.
What vitamin builds strong bones and teeth?
Vitamin D
What are 2 things pregnant women must have?
Folic acid and Iron
Difference between empty-calorie foods and nutrient-dense foods?
Empty-calorie is composed of sugars, oils, and fats. Nutrient-dense foods are high in nutrients.
What's the Food Group ratio?
2:1:1
How many amino acids to complete proteins contain?
All 9
What does Iron-deficiency lead to?
Anemia
What happens when teens skip breakfast?
They have a lower metabolism and calories burn slower. Become more hungry, have less energy, and gain weight
Why is it important to eat healthy throughout the day?(4)
Increases nutrient intake, controls appetite, increases energy, and better concentration.