Oral Hygiene
How times a day should kids and adults brush their teeth to remove bacteria that leads to cavities and gum disease?
2 times a day.
Instead of sugary drinks, what should be your drink of choice?
Water.
True or False: Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables can be a healthy option.
True. Choose items with low salt and no added sugars.
Limit sugary drinks for children. What is a healthy option for kids to drink other than water?
white milk. (choose unsweetened low fat white milk)
True or False: When preparing foods, it better to fry food compared to steaming or baking food.
False. Choose methods of baking, steaming or roasting food when cooking instead of frying.
What is the number one cause of tooth decay?
Sugar.
True or False: A plant-based diet is healthier.
True. Plant-based diets include fruits and veggies, whole grain foods and plant-based proteins.
What type of vegetables should you eat every day?
Leafy green vegetables such as kale, broccoli, and spinach.
How many servings of fruit and veggies should a child have each day?
5 servings.
Foods like potato chips, sausages, deli meats and sugary drinks are an example of ________ foods?
Processed.
Sugary drinks can cause _____ to children's teeth.
A cavity.
Erythritol, aspartame and stevia are what kind of substitutes?
Sugar substitutes.
Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients such as ______, ________, and ________?
Fiber, vitamins and minerals.
True or False: A child who skips breakfast has trouble focusing on tasks in school.
True. This is due to the fact that a child who skips breakast is hungry leading to decreased focus and increased irritability.
Processed meats like salami or bologna are high in sodium and saturated fats which increase the risk of developing which type of cancer?
Colorectal cancer (colon and rectal cancer).
Besides brushing their teeth, kids and adults should brush what part of their mouth to clean and remove bacteria?
Their tongue.
True or False: Fish, chicken, eggs and lentils are a better source of protein than red meats, bacon and sausages?
True. This is due to the fact that red meats contain higher levels of saturated fat (bad fats) compared to fish, chicken, eggs and lentils that have unsaturated fats (good fats).
Choose whole grain over white bread because of dietary _____?
Fiber.
Water is important when it comes to child nutrition. What is an easy way to encourage your child to increase their water intake?
Carry a resuable water bottle especially during school and activities.
What are ultra-proccessed foods?
Foods that have high amounts of sweetners, preservatives and artificial flavours and colours.
Drinking _____ washes away acid, preventing tooth decay and bacteria that grow in dry environments.
Water.
Substituting saturated fats, like those found in red meat, for unsaturated fats, like those in avocadoes, reduce the risk of what disease?
Cardiovascular (heart) disease.
Which section of the packaging would you look to see if a bread item is made from whole wheat?
The ingredients list (look for whole grain).
In childhood, having a deficiency in this mineral can lead to poor behaviour, decreased energy levels and decreased intellectual performance.
Iron.
Why are ultra-proccessed foods not good for you?
High amounts of sugar and fat with no nutritional value.