Canada’s Food Guide
What food group should take up the biggest part of your plate?
Vegetables and fruits
Name the 3 food groups you should try to include throughout the day.
Vegetables and fruits, protein foods, whole grain foods
True or False: A balanced snack can give you energy and nutrients to help you grow.
True
What do whole grain foods give your body and brain?
Energy, especially for the brain
Which has more fibre: white bread or whole grain bread?
Whole grain bread
Which is more balanced: oatmeal + banana + milk OR a waffle + water?
Oatmeal + banana + milk
Which snack is from Canada’s Food Guide: hummus + veggies, yogurt + fruit, an apple, or all of the above?
All of the above
Name 1 food that helps build muscles.
Nuts and seeds, chicken, fish
Name 2 protein foods you can drink.
Milk, soy milk, drinkable yogurt, or a smoothie made with milk/yogurt/fruit
Whole grain pasta + chicken + milk are being served for lunch. What food group is missing?
Vegetables and fruits
You are still hungry after eating an apple. Name one food you could add to make a more balanced snack.
Yogurt dip, nuts/peanuts, milk, or crackers and cheese
What protein food can be made into a spread for toast?
Nuts, seeds, or chickpeas
Name 2 protein foods from animals AND 2 from plants.
Animal: beef, chicken, fish, eggs, yogurt
Plant: beans, tofu, nuts, soy milk, peanut butter
Create a balanced dinner using the Canada’s Food Guide plate.
Examples from the slides:
curry with vegetables/lentils + naan + lassi;
spaghetti with meat sauce + salad + water;
pita pizza with vegetables + milk.
Name 3 different balanced snacks.
Protein
What nutrient is found in foods like chicken, beef, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, milk and cheese and helps you grow strong muscles?
Protein