Canadas Food Guide Flashcards
1
Q
How many food groups are there?
A
3
2
Q
Name the food groups
A
- Vegetables and fruits 2. Whole grains 3. Proteins (combining both dairy and meat, along with plant based and protein like tofu and chickpeas)
3
Q
What does canadas food guide encourage?
A
Plant based eating and reduces the emphasis on meat and dairy
4
Q
The food groups on the plate
A
Half veg and half Quarter whole grains and the other proteins
5
Q
Beverage of choice
A
Water -to limit the amount of sugar one consumes and staying hydrated
6
Q
Canada’s food guide opinion on alcohol
A
Alcohol contributes a lot of calories to the diet with little to no nutritive value
7
Q
Warnings on what not to eat
A
Processed and prepared foods that are high in sodium, sugar and saturated fats (eg. muffins, hotdogs, frozen pizza, chocolate and pop)
8
Q
Advice
A
Cook more at home, enjoy food, eat with others
