Misinformation
What fruit did we use for our activity during our first presentation?
Banana
True or false? You should always listen to social media influencers even if they are only posting red flags.
False!!
What example did we use in class to teach you about the different factors that influence what we eat?
Chia seed pudding.
True or false? All foods have a place in a healthy and balanced diet.
TRUE YAY!
Who was the celebrity in the Dunkin' Donuts commercial? (hint: Batman)
Ben Affleck
Where can you find a Registered Dietitian working?
In schools (like us!!), hospitals, community centres, 1-on-1 with individuals and many more places!
What is a good rule of thumb to go by when trying to determine if nutrition information may be out of date?
If it was from more than ten years ago it may be out of date. If it is in the recent 10 years that is a green flag!
Seasonality
True or false: taste makes up more of our sense of flavour than smell.
FALSE! Smell makes up ~80% of flavour!
Tony the Tiger is an example of what marketing strategy?
Cartoon Characters
Misinformation includes information that is...?
Out of context, half true and sounds true.
What red/green flag is this: "These grapes can cure every disease you have and also your dog's diseases only if you eat 1000 grapes a day!!!"
RED FLAG: revolutionary statement. (AND lack of factual evidence).
Plus your stomach would hurt like crazy!
What are some reasons I might eat a birthday cake?
Taste and to celebrate with friends and family
what does it mean to be mindful of your eating habits?
To pay attention to what influences you specifically to eat. To be aware of the eating habits you have and why you might have them. (examples: big snacks when you get home because you didn't pack enough at lunch or eating less during exams because of stress)
When Pepsi uses their commercials to speak poorly about Coke this is an example of what marketing strategy?
Sneaky language
Only __% of TikTok's are TRUE!
2%
Give me an example of someone who would have clear bias in promoting a certain product or diet.
If they made money off of that product. If they were trying to sell you their book they made on the diet or if they were sponsored by the company who makes the product. There are many other examples as well!
Eating the lunch that your parent/guardian packed for you when you were in elementary school is an example of what factor that influences what food you eat?
friend/family influences!
List off 3 senses you experience when you eat food.
Tasting the food, smelling the food, feeling the texture of the food, seeing the colours of the food, hearing the food as you bake it/cut into it/chew it.
Explain the two different forms of product placement.
1. in grocery stores with physical product placement
2. in movies/TV shows
Explain the difference between a fact and an opinion.
A fact is based on science and can be proven to be either true or false.
An opinion is based on a persons belief or a feeling.
Give me two examples of where to find trustworthy nutrition information.
- Registered Dietitians
- the Canada's Food guide
- Other trustworthy organizations like WHO, Dairy Farmers of Canada.
Tell me about three different things you can see on Canada's food guide that IS NOT the plate.
Any of: Recipes, cooking skills, tips to be healthy, how to read food labels, food marketing, links to additional resources.
List 2 strategies to enjoy your food.
- eat with others
- chew slowly and appreciate the flavours
- limit distractions when you are at a meal time
How much money do food companies spend on food marketing every year?
Over $628 million!
If you got in this range around $600 million you can have the points!