Food Groups
Food Guide
Fun Facts
10

Name 1 food item from the fruits and vegetables food group. 

Answers vary. (ex. apple, broccoli, carrots, etc). 

10

What does Canada's Food Guide say is the best drink to choose?

Water!

10

Why do we need food? 

Possible Answers: 

- To grow 

- For energy

20

Name 1 food item from the protein food group. 

Answers Vary (ex. chicken, salmon, eggs, beans, etc). 

20

Fill in the BLANK from Canada's Food Guide: "Eat a _______ of healthy foods each day."

Variety

20

Name something that influences our food choices. 

Answers Vary.

20

Name 1 food item from the WHOLE GRAINS food group. 

Answers vary (ex. rice, quinoa, bread, pasta, etc). 

20

Where can you find the complete Canada's Food Guide? 

Online/ On the Internet

20

Name something that influences our food choices. 

Answers Vary. 

40

How many food groups are there? 

Three (3)

40

Name 1 of the benefits of "enjoying your food." 

Possible Answers: 

  • tasting the flavours
  • being open to trying new foods
  • developing a healthy attitude about food
40

Why do different foods have different colours? 

Because they have different vitamins and minerals.

50

What are the three food groups? 

1. Fruits and Vegetables 

2. Protein Foods 

3. Whole Grains


50

Name 1 of the healthy habits listed by Canada's Food Guide. (Hint: the four red boxes).

Possible Answers: 

  • Be mindful of your eating habits
  • Cook more often
  • Enjoy your food
  • Eat meals with others
50

How do you know when you are hungry? 

- stomach grumbling 

- tired

- grumpy

- stomach hurts

- head hurts

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