Vegetables and Fruit
Name 6 vegetables
Too many to list.
What micronutrient would wholegrain foods have more of compared to regular grain food.
Fibre
Name 5 types of meat produce.
fish, beef, chicken, lamb, turkey
Protein can also come from plants.
What are 3 ways that your body loses water throughout the day?
sweating, breathing, getting rid of waste
What are some strategies to eating more fruits and vegetables?
- Eat fruit as a dessert
- Eat vegetables that do not have to be cooked
- Salads
- Add frozen fruits to baking or hot meals.
In Canada's food guide plate, how much space do the grains take up?
Takes up 1/4 (25%)
Name 3 vegetarian foods that are high in protein.
beans, chickpeas, tofu, lentils
What is a benefit of drinking water?
refreshing, hydrating, replenish
Name a fruit or vegetables and 2 micronutrients that it can provide.
Kiwi - Vitamin A, B and C
Lemon - Vitamin A, B, and C
Banana - Vitamin C and potassium
Spinach - Vitamin A, K, and Iron
Name 4 whole grain foods.
Whole grain:
bread, pasta, oatmeal, rice, quinoa
What types of micronutrients can be found in meat products?
To get points you need to answer 2 out of the 3
Iron, Zinc, and B vitamins
Provide 3 foods/drinks that have plenty of water to help with hydration?
Answer cannot be "water"
tea, watermelon, grapes, oranges, sparkling water
More may apply
Canada's food guide recommends that you eat % fruits/ vegetables everyday.
50%
Why is whole grain bread healthier than white bread?
It is less processed and more nutrient rich!
What benefit does protein provide your body?
fibre, nurtrient rich, tissue repair
Name 3 drinks that can act as a diuretic or that may have caffeine.
Coffee, tea, and most sodas and energy drinks.
Orange vegetables contain vitamin A (needed for vision, immune system, and growth). Carotenoids is what gives vegetables their orange colour. Name 4 vegetables with a high amount of carotenoids.
What benefit does whole grain provide your body?
fibre, nutrient rich, heart health
What portion of your meal should include protein?
1/4= 25%
Tap water does not have any vitamins or minerals
False - Tap water has chlorine to destroy bacteria and viruses. It also has fluoride to help prevent tooth decay.