Health Impacts
Factors
Cardiovascular Disease
Food Availability
Clean Water
100

A disease caused by uncontrolled growth of

abnormal cells in a part of the body.

Cancer

100

Raj chooses to pack his lunch because it saves money compared to buying food.

Practical

100

What is an example of a healthy food? 

Anything from the Canada's Food Guide

100

blueberries, apples, strawberries, potatoes, carrots, and lettuce are local or imported?

Local

100

Name one place that doesn't have clean drinking water? 

Northern Canada 

200

Eating a lot of sugary snacks, sodas, or sticky foods leads to what health impact?

Tooth decay, cavities

200

Maria bakes cookies for her neighbours during the holidays as part of their annual tradition.

Societal 

200

What is processed food? 

Junk food, processed so it lasts longer. 

200

lemons, oranges, pineapples, and coconuts are local or imported? 

Imported

200

Having access to clean water improves your health and prevents spreading infections and diseases. TRUE OR FALSE

TRUE

300

You are born with Type 2 Diabetes? TRUE OR FALSE

FALSE

300

Tomas buys a cupcake to cheer himself up after a stressful day at work.

Emotional

300

What is cardiovascular disease? 

refers to a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries.

300

What is one advantage of buying local? 

● Shorter travel distances mean fresher, more flavorful produce.

● Supports local farmers and businesses, boosting the local economy.

300

What is ONE thing that would happen to your body if you stopped drinking water?

Dehydration, eventually death 

400

A condition that causes the body’s bones to lose tissue is called 

Osteoporosis

400

Allergies and Likes/Dislikes are an example of?

Internal/Personal

400

What is one way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease? 

Proper nutrition can help you maintain a healthy body weight (exercise)

Quit bad habits (smoking, drinking)

400

What is one advantage of buying imported? 

● Provides access to foods not locally available due to climate or geography.

● Ensures consistent availability of desired foods regardless of season.

400

What is one benefit of drinking water? 

Hydration, which supports bodily functions and overall health.

Improved cognitive function and mood.

Enhanced physical performance during exercise.

500

list two common food allergies that can trigger anaphylaxis.

peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, soy, and wheat.

500

Food Costs and Busy Schedule are an example of?

External

500

Heathy fats are in what foods? (Name one)

legumes, nuts, seeds, and oily fish.

500

What is food insecurity? 

People experiencing food insecurity do not have reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious food.

500

What is one physical factor that contributes to making water unsafe? 

Proximity to contaminated sources

like rivers or lakes.

Geological features can affect water

quality, such as runoff from mining or

industrial activities. Aging

infrastructure or lack of water

treatment facilities.