Canada's Food Guide
There are 3 food groups in Canada's Food Guide. T or F
What is true! New Guide in 2019 came out with broader health messages, less prescriptive (# of serving and portion sizes).
Plate image shows 1/2 is Fruit/Veg, 1/4 is PROTEIN, 1/4 is Whole Grain
It is best to have fruit and vegetables fresh. T or F
What is FALSE!
Picked when ripe and flash frozen or canned. Fruit canned in own juice. Nutrients are the same. Using fresh in season, frozen or canned means less waste, less wash, less prep, less cooking time, only prepare what need, take advantage of sales.
Protein foods typically contain iron and B vitamins. T or F
What is TRUE! Iron (heme vs nonheme), also important to have dairy for calcium content.
B12 exclusive to animal protein. Vegetarians may need to supplement.
Whole grains are helpful in preventing diseases such as colon cancer, heart disease, stroke or diabetes. T or F
What is true!
Packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre. Aim for 15% D.V. on labels.
Healthy Eating is more than just about the food we eat. T or F
What is true!
Mindful habits, cooking together, enjoying food, making it social time.
Nutrient content changes with the colour of the food. R or F
What is true! For example, sweet potatoe has a higher content of betacarotene than regular potatoes. Lettuce variable greens.
Peas, chickpeas, black beans are all considered protein foods. T or F
What is true! They contain iron
Some grain foods can have a lot of added sodium, sugars or saturated fat. This is why is it so important to read those labels! R or F
What is true!