vitamins and minerals
We need this mineral for strong bones and teeth
what is calcium?
This dark green vegetable looks like a tree. Sometimes we eat it with cheese sauce.
What is broccoli?
This fruit is high in potassium, vitamin C, and fibre. It is one of the most popular fruits in Canada.
What is a banana?
To lose weight in a healthy way, a person should do these two things
What is a well-balanced diet and exercise?
Eggs belong to this food group
What is meat and alternatives?
What is dairy and alternatives?
Foods in the meat and alternatives group are an excellent source of this mineral.
What is iron?
This source of carbohydrates is best when made with whole wheat.
What is bread?
What is pasta?
These diets can be very unhealthy for your body.
What are fad diets?
This food group includes bread, rice, and pasta. These foods give you energy.
What is grain products?
This vitamin helps keep your eyes healthy
What is Vitamin A?
Potatoes belong to this food group.
What is fruits and vegetables?
This is a Mexican food.
What are burritos?
What are beans?
After exercising, it’s important to do this to replenish muscle energy stores.
What is eating a healthy snack?
What is eating a good source of protein?
This is an example of milk and alternatives.
What is … (milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese soya / almond milk)
This is known as the sunshine vitamin. In the winter, we need a source of this in our diet.
What is vitamin D?
Vegetarians eat lots of these to get protein and other nutrients we need.
What are beans?
What are legumes?
What are nuts and seeds?
This root vegetable is very red and sometimes pickled.
What are beets?
You need plenty of this before, during, and after exercise.
What is water?
A person should have 5 to 10 servings of this each day
What are vegetables and fruit?
This mineral can help with sleeping well, managing anxiety and muscle cramp relief.
What is magnesium?
Garlic, tomatoes and berries have lots of this in them.
What are antioxidants?
This food is very good for you and good in muffins.
What is bran?
What are bananas?
When you lose weight fast, you are actually only losing this.
What is water?
Peanut butter belongs in this food group.
What are meat and alternatives?