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What Does Healthy Eating Look Like?
Food Guide
Health Benefits
Sugar
Myths and Facts
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What is an example of one serving of grain products?
1/2 bagel, 1 slice of bread, 1/2 cup of cooked rice.
100
What food group is a good source of fiber?
Grain products, fruits, vegetables
100
What is one benefit of healthy eating?
Improved mood, reduced risk of disease, improved energy, healthy growth.
100
What is a source of energy with no other nutritional benefits?
Sugar
100
Eating fat makes you fat, so stay away from fat to stay thin.
Myth: Fats such as unsaturated fats are good for you.
200
Give an example of one serving of meat and/or alternatives?
2 1/2 oz or 1/2 cup of meat-fish, shellfish, 3/4 cup cooked beans, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
200
What are two meat alternatives?
beans, lentils, tofu
200
What is one short term effect of eating unhealthy?
Indigestion, insulin resistance, mood problems, poor brain function, poor exercise capabilities
200
1 tablespoon of sugar equals how many calories?
16 calories
200
Diet pop is healthier than regular pop
Myth: It may not contain sugar but it contains aspartame which is 180-200 times sweeter than sugar
300
What is a calorie?
The unit of energy that food provides the body.
300
What food group should be eaten the most?
Vegetables and fruits
300
Is it healthy to eat foods that are low in fibre and high in fat, salt and sugar?
No
300
What percent of your daily calorie intake should be made up of added sugars?
10%
300
You cannot eat as much as you want even if its healthy.
Fact: You can overeat on healthy foods too, such as fruits and vegetables. Portion size is important to pay attention to.
400
What is the chemical used as a sweetening agent in diet food and beverages?
Aspartame
400
How many cups of milk should you drink daily?
2 cups
400
Eating sugary foods can do this to your teeth.
Form cavities
400
What are 2 sources of natural sugar?
fruits, milk, grain, vegetables, legumes, nuts.
400
"Low fat" foods are healthier because they are lower in calories and saturated fats.
Myth: Sugar is added to make up for the removed fat from these foods.
500
You are at Tim Hortons and you are stuck between whether you want a chocolate chip muffin or a boston cream donut. What has more sugar?
Chocolate chip muffin has 35 grams of sugar compared to a boston cream donut, which has 15 grams
500
What are the four food groups recommended by Canada’s food guide?
vegetables&fruits, grain products, milk&alternatives, meat&alternatives
500
What are 2 long term effects of not eating healthy?
Obesity, high cholesterol, weak bones, cancer, eating disorders, heart disease
500
What are 3 sources of added sugars?
Soft drinks, sport drinks, juices, energy drinks, coffees, specialty teas.
500
All calories are created equal
Myth:Eating 300 calories of chicken is not the same as eating 300 calories worth of cake. The body stores sources of calories differently depending on the nutrients.