Nutrition Basics
The number of glasses of water should you aim to drink daily for optimal hydration
What is 8 glasses or approximately 2 liters
Mindful eating and how it promotes healthier food choices
What is paying attention to your food, how it makes you feel, the way it tastes, etc.
The definition of highly processed foods
What is foods that are processed or prepared, and drinks that add excess sodium, sugars or saturated fat
The serving size of meat, poultry, or fish
What is approximately the size of your palm
Holistic Health definition
What is considers the whole person; mental, physical, emotional and spiritual, in achieving optimal well-being
True or False: Eating a balanced breakfast can kick-start your metabolism
What is True
Healthier choices that can be made when eating out
What is grilled, baked, or steamed options, and opting for healthier sides such as salads or vegetables
An example of supplemented food
What is bars with added vitamins and minerals, drinks with added vitamins and minerals, and/or drinks with added caffeine, such as caffeinated energy drinks
The benefit of using smaller plates or bowls when it comes to portion sizes
What is making your brain think that you are eating more, leading to smaller portions
Affect of physical activity on holistic health
What is improves mood, boosts energy levels, and reduces the risk of chronic disease
The three main macronutrients
What is carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
Strategies for reducing sugar intake
What is avoiding sugary drinks, reading nutrition labels, snacking less, etc.
Three things that can be found on a food label
What is serving size, calories, % daily value, ingredients, nutrients, etc.
The benefits to slowing down when eating
What is allowing time for your brain to register fullness, reducing the likelihood of overeating
The role of stress on holistic health and how it can be managed
What is stress can negatively impact physical and mental health. Mindfulness techniques, such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga, are often incorporated into stress management strategies.
The recommended daily intake of fibre for teens
What is between 25-38 grams
Ways meal prepping helps contribute to maintaining a healthy diet
What is saves time, money, and encourages healthier eating by having nutritious meals readily available
The 4 food groups in the Canadian Food Guide.
What is vegetables and fruit, grain products, milk and alternatives, and meat and alternatives.
Three tips for portion control
What is using a smaller plate, using measuring cups, not picking at leftovers, not eating in front of a screen, trying not to rush through meals, not being tempted by the value meals, using your stomach instead of your eyes tell you when you are done a meal, etc.
The ways social media can influence our food choices, with an example
What is promoting the sale of certain food or food products. Many foods and drinks that are marketed can contribute too much sodium, sugars or saturated fat to our eating patterns
Three sources of plant-based protein
What is Beans, Lentils, Tofu, Nuts, Seeds, Quinoa, Etc.
Three benefits of cooking at home, compared to eating out
What is controls ingredients, portion sizes, and saves money
The 4 guiding principles of Canada's Food Guide
What is having plenty of fruits and vegetables, eating foods with protein, make water your drink of choice, and choose whole grain foods.
The number of meals and snacks that you should intake throughout the day and its importance
What is 3 well-balanced meals (with vegetables, fruit, proteins, and starch) and 1–2 healthy snacks at regular times throughout the day. Skipping meals or waiting too long between them can make you more likely to overdo it at the next meal
Two ways that nutrition plays a role is supporting holistic health
What is nutrition plays a vital role in holistic health, Nutrient-dense foods fuel the body and provide essential vitamins and minerals for overall well-being and a balanced diet supports physical health, mental clarity, emotional stability, and spiritual vitality