Canada's Food Guide
True or False: According to the new Canada’s Food Guide, fruits and vegetables should be half of our plate.
True
The measurement we use to calculate the amount of energy that comes from the food we eat is called:
Calories
Digestion starts in the _____________.
Mouth
What are the 3 types of fat?
Saturated, Unsaturated, and Trans Fat
What are the 3 categories of carbohydrates?
Starches, Fibre, Sugar
When developing Canada's Food Guide, what group of people were experimented on?
Indigenous Peoples
Fibre
___________ is the body’s basic fuel supply.
Glucose
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy substance throughout the body. It’s not “bad” unless you have too much of it. Your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. But too much cholesterol can pose a problem.
Vitamin A, D, E, & K are ________ soluble vitamins.
Fat
What are the food groups in Canada’s New Food Guide (2019)?
1) Whole Grains
2) Proteins
3) Fruits
4) Vegetables
Name the 3 types of nutrients that we need but DO NOT provide us with energy.
1) Vitamins
2) Minerals
3) Water
In the stomach, food is broken down into a liquid mixture called __________.
Chyme
Name a food that is high in cholesterol:
Red meats, eggs, full fat dairy, fried food, cheese etc.
Why does a person need to consume water as part of a healthy diet. What does it do in the body? (give 1 reason that we spoke about in class).
Digestion and Nutrition Absorption
Regulates Body Temperature and Keeps You Hydrated
Removes Waste and Toxins
What are the 3 challenges (that we discussed in class) when implementing the Food Guide into society?
1) Food Insecurity
2) Cost of Healthy Food
3) Marketing
Name an example of a complete protein?
The ______________ stores and concentrates bile, and then releases it into the small intestine to help absorb and digest fats.
The Gallbladder
What percentage of dietary fat is recommended for Canadians?
20% - 35%
When the esophagus contracts (pushing food down into the stomach), it is called:
Peristalsis
What are the 5 purposes of the Food Guide that we spoke about in class?
1) Promotes Healthy Eating
2) Encourages Balanced Diets
3) Supports Portion Control
4) Sustainable Choices
5) Public Health Resource
This vitamin acts as an antioxidant. You can find it in dark leafy greens, nuts and seeds.
Vitamin E
____________ is the chief hormone for metabolizing sugar.
Insulin
List 3 functions of fat does for our bodies:
Energy Source
Insulation and Temperature Regulation
Protection of Organs
Nutrient Absorption
Cell Structure and Function
Production of Hormones
Supports Brain Health
Stores Energy
When you are deficient in iron, you could have a condition called _____________.
Anemia