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Miscellaneous
100
How many food groups are there in Canada’s Food Guide?
What are 4 food groups.
100
Name 3 green leafy vegetables.
What is Romaine Lettuce •Spinach •Cabbage •Kale •Collard greens •Swiss Chard •Bok Choy
100
How many servings of Milk and Alternatives are recommended in Canada’s Food Guide for your age group? a. 2 b. 2-3 c. 3 d. 3-4
What is 2-3
100
What you should ‘NOT’ do right before you plan to be physically active? a. Eat b. Warm up exercises c. Drink plenty of water d. None of the above
What is a. Eat
100
What are the 6 essential nutrients in our food?
What is Minerals, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Water, Fats and oils.
200
What food group does the ‘blue’ rainbow arc represent in Canada’s Food Guide?
What is Milk and Alternatives food group.
200
Most people think Milk and Alternatives are the only sources of ‘Calcium’, but other foods are rich in calcium as well, such as__________. a. Peaches b. Raisins c. Green beans d. Broccoli e. All of the above
What is d. Broccoli
200
Which snack would be the best choice when you need something quick and healthy before your soccer game? a. A power bar b. A single-size (250ml) carton of skim, 1% or 2% plain or chocolate milk c. A few slices of turkey d. A bag of chips e. All of the above
What is b. A single-size (250ml) carton of skim, 1% or 2% plain or chocolate milk
200
According to ‘ Canada’s Food Guide’, how long should students be active for each and every day?
What is 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day.
200
Should you ever “avoid” any foods? What are some foods and beverages that you should aim to eat less of?
foods and beverages that should be eaten in very small amounts are items high in sugar, salt or fat.
300
According to “Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide”, you should satisfy your thirst with: a. Milk b. Pop c. Water d. Gatorade e. All of the above
What is c. Water
300
Vegetables and fruit are a good source of ____________:
What is Vitamins and Minerals
300
What is the size of one (1) serving of cooked meat?
What is 75g, or2½ oz., or 125 ml or ½ cup, palm of your hand, deck of cards.
300
List two (2) physical benefits and one (1) mental/emotional benefit of regular physical activity.
What is Physical: •Improves fitness (cardiovascular, flexibility, strength), •less disease in later life, •helps keep weight at a natural set-point, •increases energy, •strengthens bones and muscles. Mental/ Emotional: •improves self-esteem, •increases relaxation, •reduces stress, •improves concentration
300
What are two (2) ways to make healthy choices when eating out?
What is order a smaller size •order water instead of pop •order a salad instead of fries •add extra vegetables to your order •share the entrée with someone or take half of your meal home •order sauces or dressing on the side •hold the cheese (or other extras) •ask for whole wheat •ask for the baked version
400
Why is it important that you eat the daily recommended number of Food Guide servings for your age (rather than eating too much or too little number of servings)?
What is Contribute to your overall health
400
Cereals, breads and pasta are our body’s main source of _______________: a. Minerals b. Protein c. Carbohydrates d. Fat e. None of the above
What is c. Carbohydrates
400
If a person has “lactose intolerance” and is not able to consume enough servings of milk, what could he/she eat or drink instead?
What is • Fortified Soy beverages • Cheese and yogurt • Other fortified beverages (orange juice, etc.) • Tofu • Almonds
400
What is the most important meal of the day? a. Breakfast b. Mid-morning snack c. Lunch d. Afternoon snack e. Dinner
What is a. Breakfast
400
What can you read on food packaging labels that will help you when shopping for nutritious food? a. Price b. Nutrition facts table c. Brand name d. Ingredient list e. b. and d.
What is b. and d. Nutrition fact list, and ingredient list.
500
Choose the two (2) Grains Products from the following list: a. Peanuts b. Barley c. Soybeans d. Almonds e. Oats
What is b. Barley and e. Oats.
500
Give three (3) examples of Meat Alternatives.
What is •Tofu (soy)•Legumes (dried peas, beans lentils etc.) •Nuts and seeds •Nut and nut alternative butters
500
True or False; to stay as healthy as you can, physical activity needs to be a part of your daily routine a. True b. False
What is a. true
500
What is important about the first item that is listed on an ingredients list?
It is the largest ingredient in that food item.