Healthy Plate
what food group takes up the most space on canadas food guide healthy plate?
Fruits and veggies
True or False: eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help protect you from certain diseases (like heart disease)
True
how many types of protein are there?
2! plant an animal based
Which is a whole grain: oats, white bread
oats
whats the first thing you do when you're starting to cook?
wash your hands!
true or false: Milk is the beverage of choice
false
this fruit is red and is known for its fiber and vitamin C content:
what type of protein are lentils, chickpeas, and beans?
plant-based protein
What nutrients do whole grains have that processed grains like white flour do not?
fiber, vitamins and minerals
True or false: your plate should always look like canadas food guide plate.
False!
what food group is yogurt?
protein
List two nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables
fiber, anitoxidants, vitamins/minerals
protein is important for building and repairing what in your body?
Muscles
true or false: whole grains contain lots of vitamin G
False!
what are the two safe food grips called when using a knife?
the bridge and the claw grip
Name 2 Healthy eating recommendations
. Be mindful of your eating habits
2. Cook more often
3. Enjoy your food
4. Eat meals with others
5. Limit processed foods
6. Drink water
7. Be aware of food marketing
8. Eat lots of fruits/veg, whole grains and protein foods
9. Choose plant based proteins more often
What do fruits/veg have that help protect your body?
antioxidants
other than muscle building/repair, name ONE other benefit of protein
- keeping you full for longer
- hair/skin/nails
-overall growth
grains that are not whole, and processed to contain only the white part (the endosperm) are called _____ grains
refined
What nutrient helps with digestion
Fiber