Test 2

Question 1

why is the Canadian food guide important?

Answer 1

Because the Canadian food guide helps people choose foods that improve their health.

Question 2

why is it so difficult to learn about nutrition when all the information is online?

Answer 2

1. due to the abundance of conflicting information
2. evolving nature of nutritional science
3. varying quality of sources

Question 3

what are two guideline changes to the food guide that happened with the creation of the new food guide in 2019?

Answer 3

1. encourage the regular intake of veggies, fruits, whole grains, and protein foods.
2. an emphasis on plant-based food sources

Question 4

examples of how healthy eating is not only based on what you eat:

Answer 4

• meal timing and frequency
• hydration
• portion control
• healthy preparation techniques (cooking methods)

Question 5

are canned and frozen products always unhealthy?

Answer 5

they are not always unhealthy; their nutritional value depends on factors such as ingredient quality, processing methods, and added additives.

Question 6

what are two examples of healthy canned food and unhealthy canned food?

Answer 6

Healthy Canned Foods: Canned Beans & Canned Tomatoes

Unhealthy Canned Foods: Canned soups with high sodium & Canned Fruit in Syrup