Personal Eating Behaviours
It is recommended that these make up at least half of your plate.
What are vegetables?
This is done by brainstorming what is on the menu at home and creating a grocery list to make those foods, maybe over the weekend.
What is meal planning?
What do you call it when you change your favorite foods/recipes to make them healthier?
What is a recipe makeover?
Type of food components found in avocados, nuts/seeds, and olive oil.
What are healthy fats?
The number of recommended grams of fiber per day for most people.
What is 25-35?
The number of meals recommended daily for most adults.
What is three meals a day 4-6 hours apart?
You use this when you are following along, using different steps to create a dish.
What is a recipe?
Choosing foods available locally and in-season.
What is seasonal eating?
Food component found in chicken, beef, eggs, fish, etc...
What is protein?
Websites such as diabetesfoodhub.org and skinnytaste.com are these?
What are free meal-planning resources?
Feeling anxious, confused, light-headed, shaky, weak with a rumbling stomach are signs of this condition.
What is hunger?
Choosing this beverage/drink, over sugary juices, soda, sweet tea or flavored coffee is beneficial for your overall health.
What is water?
Choosing a variety of foods using a variety of preparation techniques to make foods flavorful and enticing.
What are ways to make healthy choices enjoyable?
Food component found in fruits, vegetables, grains, etc...
What are carbohydrates?
A person that can perform individualized nutrition counseling in a healthcare setting.
What is a Registered Dietician?
Checking this part of food packaging gives you important information about the ingredients and nutrients of what is in that food item.
What is a nutrition label?
You can practice this by measuring food, using smaller plates and serving sizes.
What is portion control?
Listening to your body to see if you are hungry, thirsty, bored, sad, tired, or distracted is called what?
What are hunger cues?
Factors such as allergies, income, proximity to stores, and cultural or personal preferences are examples of this.
What are factors that influence food choices?
These are a sustainable source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals (a healthy carbohydrate choice).
What are beans?
This type of eating involves paying attention to what you are eating and listening to what your body needs. Taking the time to enjoy the flavours and textures of foods.
What is mindful eating?
Choosing foods lower in calories, fat and sugar and higher in fiber, water, vitamins, mineral and protein is called what?
What is healthy eating?
These patterns include obsessing about your weight and the calories in your food, not eating enough to fuel your body, and eating only junk food.
What are unhealthy eating patterns?
Not micro, but carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are examples of these.
What are macronutrients in food?
It is best to limit added sugars to this number per day.
What is 25 grams?