Health Food Choices-The Canada Food Guide Review
How much do you remember?
1. List the four food groups and provide two examples of foods found in each group
a) Dairy- milk, cheese, yogurt
b) Breads and Grains-bread, cereal, rice,
c) Fruits and Vegetables
d) Meat and Meat Alternates
2. What is the purpose of the CFG?
To provide recommendations regarding healthy foood choices for Canadians.
To reduce the risk of health concerns and diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart diease and cancer.
3. What makes the CFG a useful tool for all Canadians? How is it personalized?
The food guide provides standard serving sizes for foods in all categories. From there, recommendations are provided based on a person’s age and gender.
4. What other energy source does the food guide provide information about?
Oils and Fats. Small amounts of these products are required in the daily diet.
5. What is an example of a meat alternative?
Beans, lentils, tofu, nuts,seeds
6. What types of foods should you eliminate or restrict in your diet?
Foods high in calories, fat, sugar and salt should be limited. Highly processed foods are a good example of foods that should be avoided.
7. Circle the correct answer
A pregnant woman’s food needs are the same as a woman who is not pregnant. Y N
Cashews are an example of a meat alternative. Y N
The food guide provides recommendations based on age and height. Y N
Fats are bad for the body and should be avoided. Y N
An example of a portion of breads and grains is 1 cup cooked rice. Y N
Eating more than the recommended servings could result in weight gain. Y N
Exercise is just as important for the body as diet in leading a healthy life. Y N
Using the Canada’s food Guide, list the number of daily servings you require in each of the folllowing categories.