Based on Canada's good guide, what fraction of your plate should be filled with whole fruits and vegetables?
1/2
Name 3 ways that water helps our body.
hydration, takes nutrients to cells, carries waste products away from cells, cools body, helps joints, saliva
Which vitamin helps build strong bones/teeth and can be found in dairy products?
Vitamin D!
Name 2 ingredients we should limit in our food. Also known as sodium and sucrose.
Salt and sugar
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
True or False. Simple sugars take longer to digest and provide energy for a long period of time.
False!
Name all 6 groups of nutrients.
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, water
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
What are the 2 different categories or groups of proteins?
plant-based and animal-based
Based on Canada's Food Guide, what fraction of your plate should be made up of protein?
1/4
Name 3 ways that Fats help our body.
store energy, protect the body, absorb nutrients
Name the 2 types of fats
saturated and unsaturated
Which vitamin helps your body heal if you get a cut and can be found in oranges?
Vitamin C or K!
Based on Canada's food guide, what fraction of your plate should be made up of whole grains?
1/4
Where does our body get its energy?
From the food we eat every day!
Based on Canada's Food Guide, what is the recommended drink you should have with meals?
Water!
What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
simple and complex