Based on Canada's good guide, what fraction of your plate should be filled with whole fruits and vegetables?
1/2
Based on Canada's food guide, what fraction of your plate should be made up of whole grains?
1/4
Based on Canada's Food Guide, what fraction of your plate should be made up of protein?
1/4
Based on Canada's Food Guide, what is the recommended drink you should have with meals?
Water!
Name 2 ingredients we should limit in our food. Also known as sodium and sucrose.
Salt and sugar
Where does our body get its energy?
From the food we eat every day!
A nutrient is any material that can be t____ into your body cells and is u_____ to your body.
taken, useful
How many groups of nutrients are there?
6
Name all 6 groups of nutrients.
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
simple and complex
True or False. Simple sugars take longer to digest and provide energy for a long period of time.
False!
True or False. Complex sugars are easily digested and the energy provided is used up quickly.
True
Name 3 ways that protein helps your body.
Builds muscle, helps cells grow, helps repairs damaged cells
What are the 2 different categories or groups of proteins?
plant-based and animal-based
Name 3 ways that Fats help our body.
store energy, protect the body, absorb nutrients
Name the 2 types of fats
saturated and unsaturated
