What's To Eat?
This is what a VEGETARIAN avoids
Meat
How many food groups are in a plain cheeseburger?
2- grains, protein
Name two orange vegetables
carrots, squash, peppers, pumpkin, etc.
This mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth
Calcium
What is the only fruit with seeds on the outside?
Name four ways to eat eggs
Boiled, Scrambled, Fried, Sunny side up, poached, omelet, etc.
Potatoes belong to this food group
Vegetables & Fruit
This nutrient provides the best source of energy
carbohydrates
Vegetables and fruits are excellent sources of this nutrient
Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, folic acid, Vitamin A
Which vegetable can make you cry?
Onion
Why are we concerned about too much sugar in our diets?
Bad for Teeth, Empty-calories, turns into unhealthy fats, etc.
To what food group does peanut butter belong?
Proteins
Why are cheezies and potato chips bad for you?
High in salt and fats
This vitamin is needed for eye health
Vitamin A
Describe a healthy lunch using all 3 food groups from the Canada Food Guide.
Answers will vary
Name 4 different ethnic foods and their country of origin
Pizza, Italy; Burrito, Mexico; Perogies, Ukraine; Maple Syrup, Canada, etc.
What is the recommended beverage in the Canada Food guide?
Which type of gummy candy does NOT contain gelatin? (HINT: It's one of Miss Petit's favourites)
Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Berries, licorice, etc.
Meat is an excellent source of this mineral
Iron
Name a green vegetable
zucchini, spinach, arugula, cucumber, lettuce, etc.
Name three types of food that are considered GRAINS
bread, pasta, rice, millet, quinoa, etc.
Name three fruits that are red
strawberries, raspberries, apples, cranberries, etc.
Any type of 'junk food' (chips, candy, fast food, etc)
This Vitamin can come from food and the sun
Vitamin D
Name three plant-based proteins
beans/legumes, lentils, tofu/soy, etc.