The Food Guide
What year was the first Canadian Food Guide created?
1942
What is nutrition?
The study of food and how the body uses it.
What do food labels help consumers do?
Make informed choices
Name one personal factor influencing food choices.
Likes, cooking skills, healthy needs
How does culture influence eating habits?
Traditions and beliefs shape choices
What are the three main food categories in the 2019 Food Guide?
Fruits & Vegetables, Whole Grains, Protein Foods
Name the six essential nutrients.
Carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
What information can be found on an ingredient list?
Ingredients in order from most to least
Name one external factor influencing food choices
Budget, cost, availability
How can religion affect eating?
Fasting or food restrictions
What is the main drink of choice according to Canada's Food Guide?
Water
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy?
Carbs
Why is it important to understand nutrition facts tables?
Compare products and monitor nutrients
What is food insecurity?
Lack of access to enough nutritious foods
What is one financial factor affecting choices?
Cost of healthy foods
What was one major change from the 2007 Food Guide to the 2019 Version?
No Serving Sizes, elimination of milk & dairy
Which nutrient helps build and repair body tissue?
Protein
What does it mean if a nutrient is essential?
Must be obtained from food.
How does location affect food options?
Availability and cost differ by region.
How does marketing influence eating?
Ads promote certain foods
Healthy eating is more than just food. Name one other aspect.
Mindfulness, cooking, enjoying meals, limit sugar/fat
What are two unhealthy types of fats?
Saturated and Trans
What are three tips for healthy grocery shopping?
Name a community factor affecting healthy eating.
Poverty, access to stores, local farming
What is food desert?
Area with limited access to affordable healthy food.