Eat Smart
A nutrient the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues, especially muscles
Protein
On most nutritional labels, nutrients are listed in:
1. Alphabetical Order
2. Numerical Order (Highest to Lowest)
3. By Nutritional Value
4. Numerical Order (Least weight to most weight)
3) Nutritional value
Name five fruits and/or vegetables that are less expensive and more plentiful during summer.
Berries, Melons, Citrus fruits, Corn, Beans, Peas, Tomatos, Cucumber
Many dairy foods and leafy greens are rich in this mineral, that supports proper bone health.
Calcium.
According to Canada's Food Guide, how much of your daily diet should consist of fruits and/or vegetables?
50%
The first two nutritional facts you should check on a food label.
Serving Size, Calories
Name two kitchen skills that require direct supervision when working with younger club members
Grating and Cutting
A vital fatty acid found in many fish, seeds and walnuts, that support cognitive function, heart health and cell metabolism.
Omega 3
A diet missing these important macronutrients can cause headaches, fatigue and weakness.
Carbohydrates
In Canada, nutrition facts tables must contain the following three elements:
Serving Size, Calories, Nutrients
Name 3 common allergies/sensitivities for leaders to watch out for during baking/cooking.
Peanuts, tree nuts, food dyes, gluten, dairy.
Eating/drinking too much of this mineral can cause dehydration and high blood pressure.
Sodium
This 'superfood' removes waste and toxins, supports a healthy metabolism, immune system and organ function. It also helps the brain and spinal cord effectively relay messages to the rest of the body.
Water
Name three items on nutrient labels that we should limit:
Added Sugars, Sodium, Saturated Fat
_______ levels and ______ levels are two important things to consider about your participants when running a baking/cooking program.
Comfort and skill(s)
Name the one part of the body that cannot heal itself.
Teeth
Name 4 of the most common vitamin deficiencies.
Vitamin D, B6, B12, iron, calcium, magnesium, and folic acid
Name five additional/hidden terms for sugar:
Corn Syrup, Fruit Juice Concentra, Agave Nectar, Dextrose, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Molasses, Honey, Maple Syrup
Name 3 activities you can run during down-time (e.g. baking/cooking/cooling/setting), to keep members attentive and engaged.
Back-pocket games, minute-to-win-it, nutrition or theme-based trivia, fun facts related to your recipe, quizzes, heads-up-seven-up
Name two body parts and/or organs that heal the quickest.
Cornea, liver, oral cavity (mouth), epidermis