Where does food come from?
TRUE OR FALSE
Foods that are grown where we live are locally grown.
TRUE OR FALSE
Do processed foods have more nutrients than fresh foods like fruits and vegetables?
What is FALSE.
Processed foods have LESS nutrients than fresh foods like fruits and vegetables.
Oral health is the health in our:
What is teeth and gums?
What food is usually fresher?
What is local or unprocessed food?
TRUE OR FALSE
Food that is grown locally causes lots of pollution.
What is false?
Processed foods have __________ in them
What is preservatives?
TRUE OR FALSE
A dentist is someone that checks the health of our teeth and gums.
What is TRUE!
Give an example of an everyday vs. sometime food.
What is..
Everyday food: banana
Sometimes food: chips
What is it called when foods are brought in from another country?
What is imported food?
Preservatives are __________________
What is things added to foods to prevent them from spoiling or going bad.
What is ...
Our teeth can start to rot. This can lead to pain. It can affect other parts of our body too!
Tell me why local food causes less pollution.
Food that is locally grown does not have to travel as far to get to us. It is already in our country!
Give a reason why imported food causes pollution.
What is..
Imported food has to be transported from other countries. If the food is coming on a truck, train or plane it is polluting our planet.
Why are processed foods bad for our health?
What is..
Processed foods can contain a lot of salt and sugar.
For example, chips have lots of salts and candy has lots of sugar.
Why do people floss their teeth?
What is ...
Flossing helps to remove plaque and food that is stuck between your teeth. It is also good for your gums.
Give 3 reasons why it is good to eat healthy food.
What is...
1) Eating healthy food can prevent us from getting sick.
2) Eating healthy food makes our bones and teeth strong.
3) Eating healthy food can put us in a better mood (That means it can make us feel happy!)
4) Eating healthy food can active during the day.
Give three examples of imported foods.
What is bananas, pineapples, coffee, cocoa, bananas, lemons, oranges...anything that can't be grown in Canada!
Why does processed food cause pollution?
What is..
Processed food is made in large factories.
It is packaged in cans, bottles, containers and bags.
This creates a lot of waste!
Give 3 ways you can keep your teeth healthy.
What is...
1) Eating healthy food
2) Visit the dentist
3) Brush your teeth twice daily
4) Floss your teeth
Compost is...
What is...
A fertilizer that helps plants grow. It is made from decomposing plant matter.