vegetables and fruits
How many daily servings of vegetables and fruit do teens 14-18 require?
they require 6-8 servings of vegetables and fruit
How many daily servings of grain products do teens 14-18 require?
They require 6-7 servings of grain products everyday
How many daily servings of milk and alternatives do teens 14-18 require?
They require 3-4 servings of milk and alternatives each day
How many daily servings of meat and alternatives do teens 14-18 require?
They require 2-3 servings of meat and alternatives each day.
What vegetable oils are recommended for use?
Vegetable oils, such as canola, olive, and soybean are recommended
How many milliliters are in one serving of fruit juice?
In one fruit juice serving, there are 125 ml. That is equivalent to 1/2 cup
How many slices of bread makeup one serving of grain products?
One slice of bread represents one serving of grain products
How much milk can you drink to fulfill one serving of milk and alternatives?
One cup of milk (250ml) is one portion of milk and alternatives
How many servings of fish are recommended each week?
At least 2 servings of fish are recommended every week.
What tool can be used to help compare food products?
The nutrition facts table can be used to make wiser choices
When eating canned vegetables, what is one portion?
One portion of canned vegetables is 125ml. That is equivalent to 1/2 cup
What percentage of your daily grain intake should be from whole grain?
What percentage of milk is recommended for consumption?
The recommendation is to drink skim, 1%, or 2% milk
How many eggs make up one serving of meat and alternatives?
Two eggs make one serving of meat and alternatives
What should be done with the skin on poultry? (chicken etc)
The skin on poultry should be removed. Visible fat from meat should also be trimmed
What two colors of vegetables should you eat each day?
You should eat at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day.
One cup of brown rice represents how many portions of grain products?
One cup of rice is two portions of grain products
To get adequate vitamin d, how many cups of milk are recommended daily?
The recommendation is 500ml (2cups) of milk everyday
What cooking methods are recommended for meat and alternatives?
The recommendation is to use cooking methods such as roasting, baking or poaching that require little or no added fat.
What food group would you benefit from having at each meal and snacks?
You would benefit from eating vegetables and fruit at all meals and as snacks
What methods of cooking vegetables are recommended instead of deep fried?
Enjoy vegetables steamed, baked or stir-fried instead of deep fried
How much pasta can you eat if you have to consume 3 portions of grain products?
You could consume 1 1/2 cups of cooked pasta
One portion of yogurt is 175g. That is equivalent to 3/4 cup
What are some examples of legumes? (leguminous plant)
Beans, chickpea, soy beans etc
What are the benefits of following Canada's food guide?
Meeting your needs in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients; reducing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and contributing to your overall health.