Canada's Food Guide
These types of foods should usually take up about half of your plate.
Fruits and vegetable
Chicken fingers are a good example of what type of food?
A processed food
True or false: We should never ever eat chips, chocolate, candy, or cookies.
False. We can eat these foods once in a while as treats.
True or false: We should only eat fruits and vegetables once in a while.
False. We should eat a variety of fruits and veggies every time we eat.
In most cases, should we eat white or whole grain bread?
Whole grain breads have more nutrients and fibre.
Chicken, fish, nuts and tofu are examples of what food category?
Protein foods
An apple is a a good example of what type of food?
A whole food or an unprocessed food
True or false: Juice and pop are usually healthier drink options than water.
False. We should choose to drink water most of the time.
True or false: It is good to include a variety of different coloured fruits and vegetables in our diet.
True. The more variety, the better!
True or false: Meats that have more fat are better for us.
False. Meats like chicken and salmon that are lower in fat content are better to choose more often.
Bread, pasta, and cereal are examples of what category of food?
Whole grain foods
What does it mean for food to be processed?
It is changed in some way from its original form. (contains added salt or sugar, preservatives are added, it is packaged, canned, frozen)
True or false: We should get most of our protein from meat.
False. Protein from plants is usually healthier.
True or false: Fresh vegetables are usually better for us than canned or frozen?
True, but frozen veggies are often really good for us too!
True or false: Anything that says 'whole grain' on the box is always a healthy choice.
False. Companies can make it tricky. They can still add a lot of sugar to something that is 'whole grain'. This might not make it the best choice.
Brown rice and oatmeal are examples of food type of food?
Whole grain foods
True or false. All processed foods are bad for us.
False. Some processed foods can be very good for us.
What do companies and restaurants often add to their food to make it taste better?
Salt and sugar
True or false: The sugar we get from fruits and veggies is just like the sugar we would get from eating candy.
False. Fruits contain natural sugars, which are better for us than the refined sugars that are added to foods.
True or false: All cereals are good healthy, whole grain choices.
False. We should check the ingredients, expecially for added sugar
Which two categories of food can beans be placed in?
Beans are vegetables, but can also be considered protein foods, because they are a great source of plant protein.
Why do companies process food?
To make it taste better. To make it last longer. To make it easier to transport.
When choosing canned or packaged foods, how can we know how much salt or sugar has been added to the food?
We can read the label.
Name a fruit or vegetable that we would consider a 'superfood' because it has so many nutrients.
Broccoli, spinach, blueberries
Why is protein important?
It helps to build and repair muscles and bones.