Building A Balanced Plate
What should half your plate be filled with?
Fruits and vegetables.
What does it mean to have a balanced plate?
It includes vegetables/fruits, protein foods, and whole grains in the optimal proportions.
What is the grain that “pops!” when heated?
Corn.
Name 5 different green vegetables?
Examples—lettuce, cucumber, celery, spinach, green beans, asparagus, green pepper, zucchini, etc!
Why is variety important when eating healthy?
Different foods give us different nutrients.
What important body structure does protein help build and repair?
Muscles.
You have eggs and a piece of toast. What can you add to make the meal more balanced?
Add a fruit or vegetable, like berries or spinach.
True or False: A healthy eating pattern means you can never eat chips or candy.
False. All foods can fit — sometimes foods like chips or candy can be enjoyed in moderation.
Orange-colored foods like carrots and sweet potatoes are rich in what nutrient that helps your eyes?
Vitamin A.
Name 4 different grains.
Examples—rice, pasta, bread, oats, quinoa, barley, crackers, etc!
What foods are considered “bad” by the Canadian Food Guide?
None!
Milk, cheese, and yogurt are rich in which mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth?
Calcium.
What could a balanced dinner look like if you are vegetarian?
Example—chickpeas, beans, tofu, egg (protein), quinoa, rice, etc (grain), broccoli, etc (vegetable).
True or False: You should always eat perfectly balanced meals.
False. Balance happens over time — all foods can fit!
Broccoli is actually the ___ part of the plant (you’re eating lots of tiny green ones when you eat it!)
Flower.