Gr. 8 Healthy Eating

Which is NOT something that has changed between the old and new food guide?

• Protein now includes meat alternatives

• The recomended amount you eat

• Dairy and protein are now one category

• Focus on unprocessed foods

• Water being the drink of choice

The daily recommended intake of food on the food guide and on nutrition labels is designed with all ages in mind.

• True

• False

There is a difference in total calorie intake between males and females.

• True

• False

What is NOT required to be on a food label?

• Name of food

• Best before or use by date

• Nutritional information

• Ingredients

• Cost of product

Which of the following is NOT a common allergen that are often bolded on labels?

• Milk

• Peanuts

• Shellfish

• Bananas

What is the traffic light system? (As it pertains to food)

• A system used to show how healthy a food is, with green being the healthiest and red being the least healthy.

• A system used to show the food dye colours used.

• A system used to indicate the amount of (only) salt in a food.

• A system used to monitor and control traffic in an eara.

What is the traffic light system? (As it pertains to food)

• A system used to show how healthy a food is, with green being the healthiest and red being the least healthy.

• A system used to show the food dye colours used.

• A system used to indicate the amount of (only) salt in a food.

• A system used to monitor and control traffic in an area.

Which of the two products is the healthier option?

• Product 1

• Product 2

Which is an example of a micronutrient?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrate

• Vitamin C

What is an example of a macronutrient?

• Protein

• Iron

• Vitamin B

• Calcium