What's to eat?
This is what a vegetarian avoids.
Meat, Poutry
How many food groups are in a plain cheeseburger?
3-Grain Products, Meat and Alternatives, Milk and Alternatives
Name 2 orange vegetables.
Carrots, squash, peppers, pumpkin, etc.
This mineral is needed for strong bones and teeth.
Calcium
Another word for chicken, turkey and duck.
Poultry
Name four ways to eat eggs.
Boiled, scrambled, fried, sunny-side-up, poached, omelet, etc.
Potatoes belong to this food group.
Vegetables and Fruit
This nutrient provides the best source of energy.
Carbohydrates
Vegetables and Fruits are excellent sources of this nutrient.
Vitamin C (could also say fibre, potassium, folic acid, Vitamin A)
Used to help build muscle in the body and is found in meat, chicken and fish.
Protein
Why are we concerned about too much sugar in the diet?
Teeth, empty calories, high blood sugar
To what food group does peanut butter belong?
Meat and Alternatives
Name 2 lunches which include all 4 food groups.
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This vitamin is needed for eye health (plays a role in prevention of night blindness).
Vitamin A
This mineral helps with muscle contraction, and may help in reducing blood pressure.
Potassium
Name 4 different ethnic foods and their country of origin.
Pizza, Italy; Burrito, Mexico; Perogies, Ukraine; Maple Syrup, Canada, etc.
Canada’s Food Guide tells us to have vegetables of these two colours everyday.
Dark green and orange
Give 2 reasons why potato chips or cheezies are not the best snacks.
High in salt and fat
Meat and Alternatives are an excellent source of this mineral.
Iron
This refers to the amount of food you choose to eat.
Portion (size)
What is moderation important when eating?
So you don't over indulge.
According to Canada's Food Guide, What percentage or fraction of your plate should be vegetables and fruit?
50% or 1/2
Name 2 foods high in protien.
Fish, chicken, eggs, some nuts, steak etc
This mineral is needed to activate certain enzymes and helps to also build hormones.
Iron
This fruit may promote tissue healing, fight inflammation, reduce joint pain, and aids in digestion.
Pineapple