Nutrients
A nutrient that builds, maintains, and repairs muscles.
What is protein?
This grain can come in many varieties like white, brown, sticky and Jasmine.
What is rice?
Canada’s Food Guide suggests replacing sugary drinks with this beverage, calling it the best choice for hydration.
What is water?
Helping with and brainstorming what is on the menu at home for the next few days.
What is meal planning?
Advocating for and educating people on healthy food options, at school or in your community.
What is a healthy eating campaign?
A nutrient that is our main source of food energy in our body. It gives us the quick energy needed for our daily activities.
What are carbohydrates?
This protein is can commonly be served rare, medium rare or well done.
What is steak?
It is recommended that this makes up at least half of your plate.
What are fruits and vegetables?
Following along, using different steps to create a dish.
What is a recipe?
Companies try to make more money by advertising their products on TV commercials, the internet and magazines.
What is food marketing?
This macronutrient helps to store energy. It also keeps our body warm and protects our organs!
What is fat?
This orange type vegetable is part of the root family.
What is a carrot?
The percentage of your plated meal that should be protein.
What is 25%?
Checking this part of food packaging gives you important information about the different amounts and percentages of what is in that food item.
What is a nutrition facts table?
In the media, you will find famous people that promote certain products, drinks, foods, restaurants etc...
What are celebrity endorsements?
This micronutrient helps keep our immune system strong, and is found in fruits and vegetable.
What are vitamins?
This grain can be served warm or cold, in soups and salads and starts with a "Q".
What is quinoa?
Canada’s Food Guide recommends choosing _____ ______ most of the time, for the last 25% of your plate.
What are whole grains?
The following 3 examples are a few mindful eating behaviours:
What is paying attention to what you eat, to their smell, looks, feel and taste? (5 senses)
What is noticing how your body feels? (Intuitive eating)
What is eating your meal at a table with proper cutlery?
What is taking the time to enjoy the flavours and textures of foods?
What is Product Placement?
This common nutrient helps the body feel full longer and supports digestion.
What is fibre?
This source of protein usually comes in block form and is made from soy beans.
What is Tofu?
This word describes foods that are high in nutrients but not high in calories.
What is nutrient-dense?
This is one example of culture or religion impacting food choices or patterns.
What is using specific spices or cooking styles common in a family’s home country?
What is celebrating holidays with specific traditional foods?
What is eating certain foods because they are common in a family’s country of origin?
This is one way I can promote healthy eating in my own community.
What is creating community programs that promote healthy eating (farmers’ markets, workshops, or community gardens)
What is getting involved in community healthy eating initiatives (volunteering at local events, or even encouraging friends to choose healthier spots when hanging out)