Canada’s Food Guide
Which food group should fill half your plate?
Fruits and vegetables.
Which food group gives the brain energy to think.
Whole grains/ carbohydrates.
Digestion begins in this part of the body?
The mouth.
Milk can have 9-10 teaspoons of sugar in one cup. T/F
False. It’s actually soda/ pop that have that much sugar.
Which is a healthy snack choice: fruit or fruit flavoured candy?
Fruits. Did you know a tomato is a fruit and not a vegetable.?
What is the best drink according to Canada’s Food Guide?
Water, H2O😊
True
Which organ mixes and breaks down food after we swallow?
Our Stomach. Did you know that a cows stomach is divided into 4 parts.
Which drinks are not safe for kids because of high caffeine and sugar?
A. Water
B. Milk
C. Pop and energy drinks
Pop and energy drinks
Which is a better choice than chips: crackers and cheese or chocolate bar?
Crackers and Cheese
This food group give us long-lasting energy and include oatmeal and brown bread?
Whole grains.
Drinking soda instead of water helps prevent headaches and tiredness. T/F
False. Water is the best drink of choice.
Nutrients get to where they are needed in the body through the __________stream?
The bloodstream transports nutrients and oxygen to our cells.
Too much sugar can decay this part of your body.
Your teeth.
Instead of white bread choose ________ because it has more fibre.
Brown Bread
Fats help build and repair muscles. T/F
False. It’s protein that’s builds and repairs muscles .
Healthy fats found in fish, nuts, and seeds help with memory. Yes or No
Yes
Protein foods help to prevent constipation. T/F
False. Fibre helps to keep the digestive system moving hence preventing constipation.
After drinking sugary or energy drinks one gets a burst of energy called a ___________.
Sugar high
How is our plate divided according to the three food groups?
Half fruits and vegetables, quarter whole grains and a quarter protein foods.
Name all three parts of the Canada Food Guide plate.
Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein food. Give examples under each part.
Too much sugar can cause this effect on your energy and focus after a short burst.
Sugar Crash.
Put these in order of the digestive tract: stomach, mouth, intestines.
Mouth-stomach- intestine
Name two health problems energy drinks can cause for you.
fast heart rate, trouble sleeping, anxiety/jitters, headaches.
What is the hand rule for a protein serving?
The size of our palm.