vegtables and fruits
grain products
milk
meat
other
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How many daily servings of vegetables and fruit do teens 14–18 require?

They require 6–8 servings of vegetables and fruit

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How many daily servings of grain products do teens 14–18 require?

: They require 6–7 servings of grain products every day. Explanation. Females require six daily servings, while males require seven.

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: How many daily servings of milk and alternatives do teens 14–18 require?

They require 3–4 servings of milk and alternatives each day

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: How many daily servings of meat and alternatives do teens 14–18 require?

They require 2–3 servings of meat and alternatives each day.

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What vegetable oils are recommended for use?

Vegetable oils, such as canola, olive, and soybean are recommended

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How many millilitres are in one serving of fruit juice?

How many millilitres are in one serving of fruit juice?

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How many slices of bread make up one serving of grain products?

A: One slice of bread represents one serving of grain products.

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How much milk can you drink to fulfill one serving of milk and alternatives?

One cup of milk (250 mL) is one portion of milk and alternatives.

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How many servings of fish are recommended each week?

At least 2 servings of fish are recommended every week.

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What tool can be used to help compare food products?

A: The Nutrition Facts table can be used to make wiser choices. Explanation. For example, when selecting cheese or yogurts, the Nutrition facts table can help select a lower fat product.

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When eating canned vegetables, what is one portion?

One portion of canned vegetables is 125 ml. That is equivalent to ½ cup

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What percentage of your daily grain intake should be from whole grain?

A: At least half of your grain products should be from whole grain each day.

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What percentage of milk is recommended for consumption

The recommendation is to drink skim, 1%, or 2% milk

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How many eggs make up one serving of meat and alternatives?

Two eggs make one serving of meat and alternatives.

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What should be done with the skin on poultry?

Skin on poultry should be removed. Visible fat from meat should also be trimmed

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What two colours of vegetables should you eat each day?

You should eat at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day

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: One cup of brown rice represents how many portions of grain products?

One cup of rice is two portions of Grain Products.

400

: To get adequate vitamin D, how many cups of milk are recommended daily?

The recommendation is 500 mL (2 cups) of milk every day.

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What cooking methods are recommended for meat and alternatives?

A: The recommendation is to use cooking methods such as roasting, baking or poaching that require little or no added fat.

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What Food Group would you benefit from having at each meal and snacks?

You would benefit from eating vegetables and fruit at all meals and as snacks.

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What methods of cooking vegetables are recommended instead of deep fried?

enjoy vegetables steamed, baked or stir-fried instead of deep fried.

500

How much pasta can you eat if you have to consume 3 portions of Grain Products?

You could consume 1 ½ cups of cooked pasta

500

How much yogurt can be consumed for one serving of milk and alternatives?

One portion of yogurt is 175g. That is equivalent to ¾ cup.

500

What are some examples of legumes?

Beans and lentils are examples of legumes.

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What are the benefits of following Canada’s Food Guide?

A: Meeting your needs in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients; reducing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis; and contributing to your overall health and vitality.