Nutrients
Protein comes from meat, and meat alternatives. Give three examples of foods that have protein.
Meats: chicken, beef, pork
Fish
Meat alternatives: beans, eggs, nuts
Which of the following foods is unprocessed: an apple, applesauce or apple juice?
An apple
Eating from the bag of chips
Put the chips in a bowl
How could you avoid eating processed snacks at the movie theatre?
Eat before you go
Why does processed food create more air pollution?
Processed food is made in factories, which cause air pollution.
Carbohydrates are foods like bread, rice, and noodles. They give our body ___________.
Energy
True
Eating alone while watching TV.
Eat at the table with your family.
Which food is healthier to order at a fast food location: grilled chicken, fried chicken or french fries?
grilled chicken
How does packaging of processed food impact the environment?
It creates more garbage for our landfills, and more litter if people are not responsible.
Which nutrient has different types labelled A, B, C, D, E, and K?
Vitamins
Are unprocessed foods or processed foods more convenient?
Processed foods - they are faster to cook and take less time.
Eating your food as fast as possible.
Take smaller bites, and chew more.
If you had to go somewhere right after school, how could you plan ahead for a snack that would be healthy and give you energy to keep you going for the day?
vegetables, fruit, whole grain crackers or cereal
You can place them in the green bin in your house or in a compost bin.
Calcium is an important mineral for our teeth and bones. What is something we can drink that gives us calcium?
Milk
Which foods last longer without spoiling: unprocessed foods or processed foods?
Processed foods - they have preservatives or additives that make them last longer.
Skipping breakfast because you are in a rush.
Grab something quick, but healthy (e.g., fruit, a granola bar)
When you go out to eat, what should you have as a beverage?
Water
How could processed foods create water pollution?
When foods are shipped from other places by boat, they cause water pollution.
Which two nutrients are responsible for giving our body energy?
Carbohydrates and Fats.
True or false: all unprocessed fruits and vegetables are grown locally in Ontario.
False: some unprocessed foods are imported from other countries, especially in the winter.
Eating dessert after a big dinner meal.
Wait and see if you are still hungry or if you are full.
What type of grains are the healthiest carbohydrates?
Whole grains
How can you reduce the impact on the environment from the packaging of processed food?
Recycle certain materials, buy more unprocessed foods.