Canada's Food Guide
6 Essential Nutrients
Breakfast
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
100

This is the main beverage recommended by Canada’s Food Guide.

What is water?

100

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Fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals & Water?

100

This is the term for the meal that "breaks the fast" and fuels your body after sleeping.

What is breakfast? 

100

The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and this.

What is fat? 

100

Vitamin C is found in this type of food group.

What are fruits/vegetables? 

200

According to Canada’s Food Guide, half of your plate should be filled with this type of food.

What are fruits and vegetables? 

200

Foods that are high in nutrients, low in calories.

What are Nutrient-Dense foods?

200

One reason breakfast is called "the most important meal of the day" is.

It provides the energy and nutrients needed to start your day?

200

This macronutrient has 4 calories per gram and is the primary energy source for the body.

What are carbohydrates?

200

This micronutrient prevents disease and regulates body processes.  

What are vitamins?

300

This food group provides the body with energy through carbohydrates, including options like rice, bread, and pasta.

What is the Grain Products group?

300

This nutrient is essential for regulating body temperature. 

What is water? 

300

A good breakfast includes foods from these 3 categories. 

What are carbohydrates, proteins source and fruits/vegetables?

300

This macronutrient is necessary for muscle/tissue repair and growth.

What is protein?

300

Vitamins A, D, E and K.

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

 

400

The food group that includes tofu, lentils, and beans.

What are protein foods? 

400

These two nutrients are responsible for regulating body functions and supporting health.

What are vitamins and minerals?

400

The number 1 tip for eating breakfast. 

What is something is better than nothing? 

400

This macronutrient provides the most calories per gram.

What is fat? 

400

This mineral helps regulate fluid balance in the body.

What is sodium?

500

Canada’s Food Guide suggests choosing foods that are lower in these two things.

What is sodium and sugar?

500

The two categories of vitamins in the 6 essential nutrients.

 What are water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins?

500

Skipping breakfast can cause these two negative effects on your body. 

What are fatigue and poor concentration? 

500

The macronutrient found in high amounts in salmon, avocados, and nuts.

What is fat?

500

This nutrient is essential for strong bones and teeth and is found in milk, cheese, and yoghurt.

What is calcium?

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