Fruits and Vegetables!
How many portions of fruits and vegetables should you be having each day?
5 portions
What are the 4 crucial food groups?
Carbohydrates, Protein, fruits and vegetables, and dairy products
What is the world's #1 killer
Heart diseases
Food can affect -- and -- health.
Physical, Mental
What is the most popular fast food in Canada?
Tim Hortons
Fruits and vegetables have a lot of...
Vitamins and Fibre
T/F: Whole grains are bad for you.
False!
Whole grains provide fibre, vitamins, and other nutrients.
*blank* related diseases are a leading cause of death in Canada
Diet
T/F: A maximum of 100 grams of sugar a day is healthy.
False.
Your daily sugar intake should be a maximum of 50 grams.
Fast food is a common...
[Hint: sadness]
Comfort food
T/F: Having too much water is bad for you.
Yes
It can overwhelm your kidneys, dilutes your blood and decreases the electrolytes in your body.
i.e sodium
T/F: Vegetarians can't get protein
False
There are many protein sources that don't involve eating meat.
I.e eggs, nuts, beans and lentils
1 in 12 Canadian adults have been diagnosed with...
Cardiovascular disease
3 things that aspartame can be found in.
Zero sugar drinks, diet drinks, energy drinks, Chewing gum, toothpaste
Fast food raises your...
blood pressure
What is the #1 healthiest vegetable?
Watercress
It's high in potassium and vitamins A and C.
3 sources of Protein.
Eggs, Lean meats, fish
- extra: Beans, nuts, poultry, low fat dairy products
3 diseases that can be prevented by eating healthy.
Cancer, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Obesity, Heart disease
Too much of these 2 things can cause anxiety and depression cycles.
Sugar and refined Carbohydrates
Fried and fatty foods are hard to...
digest
Which fruit spoils the quickest?
Bananas
What percentage of your diet should be dairy?
15-20%
What foods are most likely to make you sick?
Hint: Food-borne illnesses
Raw foods of animal origin
- Raw meat and poultry, raw eggs, unpasteurized milk and raw shellfish.
What chemical on produce is toxic to the human nervous system?
Organphosphates. [Pesticides]
What 2 systems are mainly affected by eating fast food?
Cardiovascular system and Digestive system