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Myths & Truths
Beverages
Eating with Canada's Food Guide
Fruits & Vegetables
Vitamins & Minerals
100
*If a little of a particular vitamin is good, more must be better.*
Myth- Some vitamins are toxic at high doses.
100
Fat-free milk is usually called this on the carton.
What is Skim milk
100
According to Canada's food guide, how many servings of vegetables and fruit should you (Ages 14-18) eat everyday?
What is 7-8 servings
100
What is Canada's most popular fruit?
What is an apple.
100
*What is known as the sunshine vitamin?*
What is Vitamin D
200
Peanuts are not actually a nut.
Truth- Peanuts are legumes.
200
What refreshing beverage that aids in digestion, has a recommended serving size of 8-10 glasses a day?
What is water.
200
According to Canada's food guide, which food group has the smallest serving sizes?
What is meats and alternatives.
200
There are many varieties of this white vegetable including shitake and portobello.
What is a Mushroom
200
This vitamin aids in healthy bone growth.
What is Calcium
300
*All fats are bad for you.*
Myth: Transfats and saturated fats are bad for you because they raise cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease.
300
What popular beverage contains high amounts of sugar and acids which damage your tooth enamel?
What is a soft drink.
300
They say that a normal serving size of meat should be about the same size as...?
What is Deck of cards or the size of your fist.
300
This green vegetable, often eaten raw on salads, contains high amounts of Vitamin C.
What is Broccoli
300
*Spinach is a great source of what mineral?*
What is Iron.
400
What beverage is loaded with polyphenols which function as powerful antioxidants?
What is Green Tea
400
You should avoid drinking this type of milk or any products made from it as it may be unsafe to drink.
What is Un-pasteurized
400
What common breakfast food is considered a meat alternative?
What are eggs.
400
Which fruit contains twice as much vitamin C as an orange.
What is a Kiwi.
400
What vitamin can lessen the duration and symptoms of the common cold?
What is Vitamin C
500
*Legumes must be eaten at the same time as grains to receive the "Complete" protein.*
Myth: You can eat a mix of amino acids all throughout the day and you'll get the nutrition you need.
500
What common beverage contains a high amount of antioxidants?
What is Coffee
500
The food guide says that males begin to need larger serving sizes or more food than females at the age of ?
What is ages 14-18
500
What fruit contains more potassium than bananas?
What is Avocado
500
*What vitamin plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system.*
What is vitamin B12