How many tsp of sugar are in a large specialty coffee with syrup and whipped cream (e.g. Starbucks)?
A) 5-7
B) 10-12
C) 15-17
What is C) 15- 17 = 75-85 g sugar
The WHO recommends limiting sugar to 5% of daily intake (~6tsp)
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True or false? One standard bagel at Tim Horton’s is equivalent to 2 slices of bread.
What is FALSE! One standard bagel (12-grain contains 350 calories, 60g carbohydrate) is equivalent to 4 slices of bread (30g per slice).
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Taking the stairs and getting off the bus a stop early are both forms of this.
What is Active Living?
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A temporary state of mind or feeling.
What is 'M'ood
100
Why does asparagus make your pee smell funny?
Asparagus contains the same sulfur compound, mercaptan, that is found in skunk spray, rotten eggs, garlic, and some other 'fragrant' items.
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These types of carbohydrates are better to have in the morning.
What is Complex carbohydrates; slower digestion and absorption leads to more physiological insulin release.
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True or false? Canadians eat about 1000 mg of sodium each day (approximately 50% of the amount we need).
What is FALSE!! Canadians eat about 3400 mg of sodium each day. This is more than double the amount we need.
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Reducing this can increase physical activity and lead to improved overall health.
What is SCREEN TIME! Screen time in children has doubled since 1999 to more than 7hrs/day.
The goal for screen time is no more than 2 hours each day.
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This is the awareness that develops by paying purposeful attention, in the present moment, without judgment, to the unfolding of experiences moment by moment.
What is 'M'indfulness
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True or false: A large Double Double from Tim Horton’s has more fat, calories, and sugar than a Mars bar
What is TRUE!
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True or False? Your desktop is much dirtier than your kitchen table
What is TRUE! The average desktop has x100 the number of bacteria than a kitchen table!
Tip: Leave your desk when eating lunch or dinner at work
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Brisk walking, jogging, swimming and cycling are all examples of this activity.
What is endurance (cardio) - 20mins 3x/week is recommended
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A directive, client centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients explore and resolve ambivalence.
What is 'M'otivational Interviewing
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DAILY DOUBLE!!!
How many hours before sleeping should you be consuming the last coffee of the day?
What is 8-10 hours - Caffeine’s half life is 5-7 hours and so by 8-10 hours 75% of caffeine has been eliminated
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What contains more sodium, teriyaki sauce from Teriyaki Experience (2 laddles) OR 1 packet of soy sauce from Sushi?
What is Teriyaki Sauce!
2 laddles of teriyaki sauce = 2740mg sodium
1 packet of soy sauce = 900mg sodium
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Working with free weights, vinyasa yoga and reformer pilates are examples of this type of activity.
What is Strength/Resistance Training - 20mins 3x/wk is recommended
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This behavioural 'tool' can be utilized by parents to help demonstrate good eating habits, healthy activity and can positively influence the family environment.
What is 'M'odelling - Positive experiences about food early on may help children develop healthy eating habits later in life.