Nutrition Jeopardy

Carbohydrates

100

Would whole grain bread be considered a good carbohydrate or a bad carbohydrate?

A good carbohydrate

200

Is soda a simple (bad) or complex (good) carbohydrate? 

Simple (BAD)

300

Which carbohydrate (simple or complex) contains fiber?

Complex

Fruits and Veggies

100

What is the main vitamin you would find in orange juice?

Vitamin C

200

What vitamin enhances calcium? (hint you can get it from the sun)

Vitamin D

300

This mineral contributes to strong bones, muscles, and teeth

Calcium

Protein

100

How much of your plate should be protein?

1/4 of your plate

200

Would chickpeas be considered a protein?

Yes.

300

True or false?

Is milk considered a protein?

Yes. Fun fact, dairy used to be it's own category in Canada's old food guide. 

Drinks

100

True or False?

You should drink a medium soda before a big game

False. Water is the best choice.

200

True or False?

Drinking a glass of juice counts as a serving of fruits?

False. It used to be.

300

How many glasses of water should you be drinking per day as a general guideline?

7-8

Canada Food Guide

100

Which food group takes up the majority of your plate?

Fruits and veggies

200

What 3 food groups does Canada's Food Guide recommend to put on your plate?

Fruits and Veggies

Proteins

Whole Grains

300

When was Canada's new food guide updated?

2019