Nutrients
A Balanced Diet
Benefits of Healthy Eating
Canada's Food Guide
100

Which nutrient builds and repairs muscles?

Protein

100

A balanced diet includes eating foods from ____ different food groups in Canada's Food Guide.

3 (Miss. Paiva will double points of this answer if you can name the three food groups!)

100

True or False: Eating healthy food can improve your memory?

TRUE

100

According to Canada's Food Guide, what should your drink of choice be?

Water

200

Which nutrient gives us the most energy for our daily activities?

Carbohydrates

200

Is a balanced diet the same for every person?

NO! (+10 bonus points per example your group can name as to why a balanced diet varies from person to person. MAX BONUS: 50pts)

200

Eating healthy foods give you more_____

Energy!

200

What percentage of your plate should be Fruits and Vegetables?

50%

300

Which nutrient keeps our body warm and protects our organs?

Fat

300

Who can you go see to provide you with an individualized nutrition plan?

A registered dietitian. 

300

Healthy foods can boost what part of your body?

Immune system.

300

What percentage of your plate should be protein?

25%

400

Which nutrient helps keep our immune system strong, and are found in fruits and vegetables?

Vitamins

400

Canada's Food Guide recommends choosing _____ ______ most of the time. 

Whole Grains

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