Canada's Food Guide
Which nutrient helps us build strong bones?
Calcium
What food group includes items like bread, pasta, rice, and cereal?
grains
What fruit is sunnah to eat during Ramadan? How many?
Dates. 3-7.
What is a calorie?
How much energy a food supplies
What is the chemical symbol of water?
H20
Name the nutrient found in foods like bread, pasta, and rice.
Carbohydrates
What vitamin do leafy greens, and carrots have?
A
How does fasting improve insulin sensitivity?
By regulating the blood sugar levels in the body
What are the two types of nutrients?
micro and macro
What is the capital city of Canada?
Which nutrient is essential for repairing body tissues and is found in foods like meat, fish, and beans?
Protein
What vitamin do meat and milk have?
B12
Where does the body get energy from while fasting?
stored fat
List 5 people who are exempt from fasting
pregnant women
menstruating women
elders
sick
travelors
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
How is the plate on Canada's Food Guide divided?
1/2 fruits & vegetables
1/4 protein and dairy
1/4 grain and whole wheat
What vitamin keeps your body from getting sick?
C
What foods should we AVOID during Ramadan? Give 3
Sugar, salt, fried and fatty foods.
What are the 3 categories of macronutrients?
fats, carbohydrates, proteins
What is the value of π (pi) rounded to two decimal places?
3.14
What THREE nutrients are found in fruits and vegetables?
Fibre, minerals,vitamins
What vitamin helps you feel happy and works with minerals to make strong, healthy bones and teeth?
D
Detoxifies body
Improves metabolism
Weight loss
Low cholesterol
What are the two types of micronutrients? Give 2 examples for each
minerals and vitamins
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Declaration of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and the holy pilgrimage to Mecca.