Canada Food Guide Plate
True or False: Water should be my first choice of drink at meals
True!
True or False: It's not important to eat breakfast in the morning.
False!
True or False: vitamins and minerals support our health by supporting our immune system
True! Vitamins and Minerals support our immune system which helps us fight off sickness
True or False: The only reason why people eat is because they are hungry.
False!
How much of your plate should vegetables and fruit fill?
1/2 of a plate
How many cups of water should you drink a day?
8 cups!
What is the best source of vitamin D?
Vitamin D is obtained from sunshine!
True or False: 70% of our bodies are made up of water.
True!!
This is why it's important that we drink water every day to stay hydrated.
How much of your plate should grains and protein fill up?
1/4 of our plate with grains
1/4 of our plate with proteins
Name 2 tips to make sure you drink enough water
- drink a glass of water at each meal
- Drink before and after sports
- Bring a water bottle
- Flavour your water
Name one way food can help us with physical activity.
- carbohydrates give our body energy
- protein helps our muscles grow strong
- Helps us recover faster
- water helps us avoid cramps
List one example of when people eat because of their emotions
- Holiday meals
- Celebrations
- Intense emotions
What does protein do for our bodies?
It helps makes our muscles strong and helps us grow tall.
Name 2 ways you can tell when your body is hungry?
1. Grumbling stomach
2. Fatigue
3. Difficulty focusing
4. Dizziness/headache
5. Moodiness “hangry”
Name one reason food is important for our brains:
- Glucose is the energy source
- To avoid an energy drop after fasting
- Our brain needs vitamins and minerals to think
Whole grains and vegetables and fruits provide us with carbohydrates. What do carbohydrates to for our bodies?
Carbohydrates give us energy!
Give an example of a plant based and animal based protein
Animal based: Chicken, Beef, Fish, Pork
Plant based: Beans, Tofu, Lentils, Chickpeas
Should your plate contain foods that are all the same colour? Why or why not?
Our plates should have a variety of different colours!
Having a colourful plate indicates that we are eating a variety of foods that contains different vitamins and minerals.
Eating lots of foods high in ______, _____, and _____ can lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer?
- Fat
- Sugar
- Salt
Explain what emotional eating is
Emotional eating is when we eat because of our feelings rather than our bodies need for food!