Fruits and Vegetables
How many daily servings of vegetables and fruit do teens 14–18 require?
They require 6–8 servings of vegetables and fruit.
How many daily servings of grain products do teens 14–18 require?
They require 6–7 servings of grain products every day.
How many daily servings of milk and alternatives do teens 14–18 require?
They require 3–4 servings of milk and alternatives each day.
How many daily servings of meat and alternatives do teens 14–18 require?
They require 2–3 servings of meat and alternatives each day.
How many hours of sleep do you need each night?
7-8 hours of sleep.
What two colours of vegetables should you eat each day?
You should eat at least one dark green and one orange vegetable each day.
How many daily servings of grain products do children aged 9-13 require?
They require 6 servings of grain products every day.
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.
How many servings of fish are recommended each week?
At least 2 servings of fish are recommended every week.
What are bad things to do or be before going to bed?
Be stressed, consume caffine, eat too much, be on your phone.
Which two important nutrients do fruits and vegetables contain?
Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals.
What percentage of your daily grain intake should be from whole grain?
At least half of your grain products should be from whole grain each day.
What percentage of milk is recommended for consumption?
The recommendation is to drink skim, 1%, or 2% milk.
How many eggs make up one serving of meat and alternatives?
Two eggs make one serving of meat and alternatives.
What two negative mental health conditions does exercise help reduce the chance of getting?
Depression and anxiety.
When eating canned vegetables, what is one portion?
One portion of canned vegetables is 125 ml. That is equivalent to ½ cup.
What are examples of whole grains?
Barley, brown rice, oats, quinoa, and wild rice.
To get adequate vitamin D, how many cups of milk are recommended daily?
The recommendation is 500 mL (2 cups) of milk every day.
What cooking methods are recommended for meat and alternatives?
The recommendation is to use cooking methods such as roasting, baking or poaching that require little
or no added fat.
What two main things does running help you with?
Your cardiovascular system and your endurance.
How many millilitres are in one serving of fruit juice?
In one fruit juice serving, there are 125 ml. That is equivalent to ½ cup.
How many slices of bread make up one serving of grain products?
One slice of bread represents one serving of grain products.
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
What are some examples of legumes?
Beans and lentils are examples of legumes.
What are some benefits of participating in sports?
Better teamwork, coordination, dedication, commitment, friends, and fun.