Local/Imported
Food that is grown near where you live is called _____________.
Local Food
What is "minimally processed" mean?
minimally processed means a food was not changed a lot (like strawberries - they are only washed and packaged).
Which would you not put in a compost bin?
a) Eggshells
b) A banana peel
c) A plastic bag
C) A plastic bag
Oral health is the health of your teeth and gums.
Food that has a lot of added ingredients, like sugar, salt, and preservatives is a minimally processed food.
FALSE
Are eggs a local or imported food?
Local
What does "highly processed" mean?
highly processed is when a food was changed a lot from it's natural state (like chips - pick the potatoes, wash them, thinly slice them, fry them, add salt/sugar/ flavour to it, then package them to be sent to a store).
- They way they are packaged (can create a lot of garage/waste)
- Transportation can cause pollution
What kinds of foods should you eat only in smaller portions, or only sometimes, to keep your teeth healthy?
You should eat sugary snacks like candy and cookies only sometimes and in smaller portions to keep your teeth healthy.
Oral health is the health of your brain and mind.
FALSE
Explain the journey that a carrot needs to take to get from the farm to your plate.
1. Carrot grows in a field at a farm.
2. The farmer picks the carrots
3. The farmer washes the carrots
4. The carrots are packed into bags or boxes
5. The carrots are sent to the grocery store
Then the carrots can be on your plate to eat.
Name 3 foods that are highly processed.
examples: chips, candy, donuts, cake, cookies...
Why is shopping LOCAL, like at a local farm, more environmentally friendly (better for the environmental) than to shop at a grocery store (such as buying things both local and imported)?
Support local farmers is good because:
- There is less waste (things aren't wrapped or packaged in plastic)
- It causes less pollution (not as much transportation as imported foods).
What happens if you don't take care of your oral health?
It is important to take care of your teeth and gums, if you DON'T you can cause problems with your teeth or gums that can be painful and can make it difficult to eat. You can get cavities or cause your teeth to be weak or even rot.
Highly processed foods have been changed a lot from their natural state, often with added ingredients.
TRUE.
Is mango a local or imported food? How do you know?
Imported because it needs a hot climate to grow! Canada is too cold - it will not survive the winter/cold months.
Name 4 foods that are minimally processed.
Examples: carrots, strawberries, avocado, blueberries.
What is "compost?"
Compost (A compost bin - green bin) is a fertilizer that is made out of natural materials. It is added to soil to help plants grow.
What are 4 things do you do every day to take care of your teeth?
1. Brush your teeth
2. Floss
3. Go to the dentist
4. Eat healthy foods (limit your sugar/junk intake)
Food waste is food that could have been used or eaten but was thrown out.
TRUE.
Name 2 foods that are LOCAL FOODS and 2 foods that are IMPORTED.
Examples:
Local - Strawberries and carrots
Imported - Chocolate (cocoa beans) and bananas.
Which foods from the list are a processed food? (you can pick more than 1)
1. An egg. 2. An apple. 3. A chocolate bar
4. Pizza 5. Bread 6. Cucumber
7. Lettuce. 8. Jam. 9. Cheese
Chocolate, pizza, bread, jam, cheese
What can you do to help reduce food waste? Name 3 things.
1) only put food on my plate that I am hungry enough to eat (so I don't waste food).
2) store food properly to extend its freshness and shelf life.
3) compost food scraps to stop them from going to landfills and to create nutrient-rich soil for gardening.
Name 3 things GOOD for your teeth and 3 things that are BAD for your teeth.
Bad: Candy, coffee, donuts...
Minimally processed foods are foods that have been changed as little as possible from their natural state, an example is potato chips.
FALSE. Potato chips are NOT an example of a minimally processed food.