Nutrition

Canada's Food Guide

100

According to Canada's Food Guide, what drink should Canadian's choose most often

What is Water

200

What are the three food categories in Canada's Food Guide?

What are: 

Vegetables and Fruits

Whole Grain Foods

Protein Foods

300

Approximately what portion of your plate should be vegetables and fruits?

What is 50% or half the plate.

400

Name three foods that are considered protein foods?

What are:

• Chicken
• Eggs
• Beans
• Fish
• Yogurt
• Lentils
• Tofu
• Nuts
• Steak
• Pork

500

Name two eating habits recommended by Canada's Food Guide.

What is:

• Cook more often.

• Eat meals with others.

• Be mindful of eating habits.

• Choose foods with little or no highly processed ingredients.

• Make water your drink of choice.

Healthy Choices

100

Which is the healthier snack, an apple or a chocolate bar?

What is: 

an apple

200

Which contains more fibre, white bread or whole grain bread?

What is: whole grain bread

300

Which meal better follows Canada's Food Guide?

A) Burger, sweet potato fries, and a Diet Coke 

B) Grilled chicken, rice, broccoli and water

What is meal B

Grilled chicken, rice, broccoli and water

400

Why is fibre important?

What is:

• Prevents constipation

• Supports digestive health

• Helps you feel full longer

• Can help control blood sugar

500

Name two foods that are high in sodium.

What are:

• Lunch meats
• Canned soup
• Chips
• Frozen dinners
• Fast food

Client Care

100

A client cannot chew steak. Name one protein food they could eat instead?

What are:

• Eggs

• Yogurt

• Cottage cheese

• Soft fish

• Tofu

• Beans

200

A client has diabetes. Which drink is the better choice? Orange juice or Water

What is:

Water

300

A client refuses vegetables. What is the BEST response?

A) Tell them they must eat them.

B) Explore alternatives and respect their preferences.

What is:

B 

400

Why is it important to consider a client's cultural food preferences?

What is:

To provide respectful, person-centred care and encourage healthy eating.

500

Name three things to consider when planning meals for your client.

What are:

• Budget

• Culture

• Health conditions

• Allergies

• Personal preferences

• Religious practices

• Ability to chew or swallow

Menu Detective

100

Which food group does oatmeal belong to?

What is:

Whole grains

200

Which food group does Greek yogurt belong to?

What is:

Protien

300

A meal includes grilled salmon, brown rice, and carrots. Which food group is represented by the carrots?

Vegetables and Fruits.

400

This lunch includes:

• Hot dog
• Fries
• Sprite Zero

What are:

• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Whole grains
• Water

500

A balanced supper includes:

• Chicken
• Brown rice
• Green beans
• Water

Identify the three Canada Food Guide categories.

What are:

• Protein Foods
• Whole Grain Foods 
• Vegetables and Fruits

Nutrition Math

100

A banana costs $0.75 and yogurt costs $1.25. How much does the snack cost?

What is: $2.00

200

Your grocery budget is $25. You spend $18. How much money do you have left?

What is:

$7.00

300

The grocery budget for your client is $32.00. You spent 29.25. How much change do you have left?

What is:

$2.75

400

Your client's breakfast costs $4, lunch costs $7, dinner costs $9, and a snack costs $3. What is the total cost?

What is:

 $23.00

500

Your client's budget is $25. His food costs were $3.25, $6.50, $.75, $1.25, $2.50, $5.25, $4.50 Did you stay within budget, and by how much?

What is: Yes, $1.00