Food Groups
Which food group do apples belong to?
Fruits
Which nutrient helps build and repair muscle?
Protein
Look at the food nutrition label.
What is usually the healthiest drink?
Water
Your friend eats only from two food groups, why could this be a problem?
Miss out on important nutrients
Which group provides things like milk and yoghurt?
Dairy (Milk, yoghurt & alternatives).
Which nutrient is your body's main source of energy?
Carbohyrdates
If two cereals have the same serving sizes, which would generally be considered healthier?
A) 30g sugar B) 5g sugar
B) 5g sugar
Why is eating breakfast important?
It provides nutrients and energy to begin the day
How much moderate to vigorous activity should we do each day?
At least 60 minutes.
Name 3 of the 5 food groups.
Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Protein.
Name two nutrients.
Fat, protein, carbs, minerals, vitamins, water
Why should you look at serving sizes when reading a nutrition label?
Because nutrition values tend to be based on one serving.
Name on healthy snack.
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To maintain a healthy body weight, be physically active and eat nutritious foods.
Why is it important to eat from the 5 food groups.
To provide all the nutrients needed for our body.
What are the two categories of nutrients?
Macro- and micro-
What are 3 main pieces of information you should compare between food labels?
Sugar, fats, sodium or energy.
A student eats soft drink and chips at lunch each day. How could they make healthier choices?
Teacher discretion.
Different foods provide different nutrients.
Which food group(s) should make up the largest portion of your plate?
Grains or Vegetables.
Why are healthy fats important?
Energy, brain health, protect organs.
Why could a food advertised as "low fat" still be considered 'unhealthy'?
It could still be high in sugar and/or salt.
Design a balanced lunch with at least 3 food groups.
Teacher discretion.
What is the role of iron in our body?
Carry oxygen through the blood/maintain healthy blood.