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The sun provides this vitamin naturally.
What is vitamin D
You should aim to eat at least one vegetable from each of these two colour groups daily.
What is dark green and orange.
Too much of this can lead to heart disease and kidney disease.
What is salt (sodium)
Bones store this mineral to help your muscles, nerves and cells function normally.
What is Calcium.
The minimum amount of time a teen should be physically active each day.
What is 60 min.
Most Canadians do not not realize that they are drinking too much of this unhealthy ingredient.
Sugar (soda, energy drinks, fancy coffees etc.)
These three macro nutrients are the building blocks of cells and needed the most by the body.
What are proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Lack of this can slow down metabolism, effect hormone levels and decrease energy.
This type of disease is preventable and yet in 2017 7.3% of Canadians over age 12 were diagnosed.
What is type 2 diabetes.
These are not always made by the body naturally and therefore must be obtained by the foods we eat.
What are vitamins and minerals.
Getting enough of this can improve energy, increase mental and physical performance, remove toxins and waste, keep skin glowing and healthy and help in weight loss.
What is Water.
This type of food often have hidden ingredients that are unhealthy.
What are pre-packaged.
Vitamin B12 is vital for energy, metabolism and a healthy heart and nervous system. It is the most important B vitamin and can be obtained from these sources.
Animal-based foods (meat, poultry, fish and eggs)
Vegans must ensure they have B12 from fortified foods or other sources.
True or False: You should avoid eating fat for a healthy diet.
False. HEALTHY fats help brain function, cell building, absorb vitamins and minerals and have been shown to lower risk of of arthritis, cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
An unhealthy eating pattern using food (usually junk food) as temporary comfort when someone is stressed, sad, overwhelmed, lonely or bored.
What is emotional eating.
This does not solve the problem or relieve feelings.
What are other ways to deal with emotions?