The New Canada's Food Guide
What does a healthy plate consist of?
Protein, Whole Grains, and Fruits/Veg :)
What type of protein is recommended to consume more often?
Plant-based
Which is a whole grain: white rice or brown rice?
Brown rice
How much of your plate should be fruits/veg?
1/2
What are the 2 most important rules when going into the kitchen?
1. Wear a hairnet
2. Wash your hands!
What is the recommended beverage of choice?
Water
How many types of protein are there?
2! Plant-based and animal protein
True or false: whole grains contribute to brain health
True! They provide us and our brains with the energy to function properly
What vitamin is commonly referred to as the sunshine vitamin?
Vitamin D!
What is one knife safety method called?
The claw
Where is milk in the new food guide? (what food group?)
Protein!
What do the following foods have in common? Chickpeas, lentils, nuts, tofu
They are all plant-based protein sources
What is one of the three parts of a whole grain?
Endosperm, Germ, and Bran
Name one benefit of eating fruits and vegetables
- can help protect from certain diseases, like heart disease or cancer
- provides vitamins and minerals
- antioxidants
- provides fibre
What nutrient is important for healthy bones and teeth?
Calcium
Name 2 of the Healthy Eating Recommendations
1. Be mindful of your eating habits
2. Cook more often
3. Enjoy your food
4. Eat meals with others
5. Limit processed foods
6. Drink water
7. Be aware of food marketing
8. Eat lots of fruits/veg, whole grains and protein foods
9. Choose plant based proteins more often
Name one of the benefits of protein
- helps build and repair muscles
- helps with growth
- good for hair, nails, skin
What is the opposite of whole grains?
Refined grains
What vitamin do apples have?
Vitamin C
What song can you sing to let you know how long you should wash your hands for?
Happy Birthday
What year did the new Canada's Food Guide get released?
2019
Which part of the body is mainly composed of protein?
Muscles
What do whole grains have that help your digestion, keep you full for longer, and contribute to a healthy heart?
Fibre!
What do fruits/veg have that help to protect the body??
Antioxidants
What is the coloured cutting board for?
Raw meat