Lesson 2.2: Canada's Food Guide

What guidelines are offered to help you make healthy choices for your diet?  Read "Canada's Food Guide" on page 204 to find out.

Question 1. What are the four guidelines about food in the guide?

Question 2. Which of the guidelines is not related to food?

If you want to find the latest information check out this website.  http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php

Here is a view of the graphic on the food guide website.

               

               

You can also follow the "Internet Connect" on page 204 of your textbook.  Note that the link should be to Chapter 10 and not Chapter 9. 

Check your answers with those that follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answers to Questions:

Question 1. What are the four guidelines about food in the guide?

  • Eat a variety of foods

  • Eat a lot of whole grain cereals, breads, fruits, and vegetables.

  • Choose low fat dairy products, lean meats, and foods prepared with little or no fat.

  • Limit the intake of salt, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine.

Question 2. Which of the guidelines is not related to food?

The guideline "Participate in regular physical activity" is not related to food. 


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