Personal eating behaviours.
It is recommended that this food group makes up half of your plate
Fruits & Vegetables
What happens to the entire food label if I double my serving size?
Everything else will double
When our bones become weak and brittle
Osteoperosis
Which drink should you choose over sugary juices/pop?
Water
Name the two food groups that should each make up 1/4 of your plate per meal
Protein and Whole Grains
Unit of energy, situated at the top of the Nutrition facts label
Calories
Allergies
Which food group is this: nuts, chicken, beef, eggs, etc.
Protein
Nutrition Facts Label
What are the two types of "bad fats" on the nutrition facts label?
Trans fats & saturated fats
High levels of this category on the nutrition facts label may result in tooth decay.
Added sugars
What is it called when you limit eating to small amounts of food or special kinds of food to lose weight?
Diet
Canada's Food Guide
Unit of measurement commonly found on the nutrition facts label
g (grams)
mg (milligrams)
Condition that affects the body's ability to metabolize sugar
Type 2 diabetes
What types of sugars should you try to avoid?
Added sugars
What is it called when companies try to make money by advertising their products on TV commercials, the internet, and magazines.
Food marketing
What does "DV" stand for on the nutrition facts label
Daily value
Which mineral is essential for good bone health and helps reduce the likelihood of developing osteoporosis?
Calcium
What are the two main categories of protein we mentioned in class?
Plant-based and animal-based