CANADA'S FOOD GUIDE | VITAMINS AND MINERALS | CARBOHYDRATES | FATS | PROTEIN |
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What is Milk and Alternatives
This food group is a good source of protein and calcium.
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A, D, E AND K
The 4 fat soluble vitamins.
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Complex Carbohydrates
The category of carbohydrates high in starch and fiber.
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Avocado
A medium sized fruit high in monounsaturated fat.
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Complete and Incomplete
These are the 2 categories of protein.
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What is 2
The daily recommended amount of Meat and Alternatives for a female teen.
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D
The only vitamin manufactured by the body.
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4
The # of calories/gram
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Cholesterol
An essential fat-like substance that helps the skin produce vitamin D.
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Amino Acids
The chemical building blocks of protein.
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What is Milk and Alternatives
This food group includes kefir.
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Folate ( Folic acid)
This water soluble vitamin helps prevent birth defects.
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Soluble fiber
Fiber that dissolves in water.
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Saturated Fats
These fatty acids are usually from animals and solid at room temperature.
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9
the # of essential amino acids
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What is Meat and Alternatives
This food group can be a good source of protein and iron.
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Calcium
A lack of this mineral can cause osteoporosis.
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Maltose
The scientific name of sugar derived from grain products.
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30%
Should make up this % of your daily diet.
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Complete Protein
This category of protein supplies all 9 essential amino acids.
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What is Vegetables and Fruit
This food group offers fiber, vitamin C and beta carotene
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Iron
Helps carry oxygen in the blood.
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25g
The RDI of fiber for an adult female.
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Heart disease and cancer
2 diseases linked to eating too much of the wrong kind of fats.
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Quinoa
A grain high in protein q_ _ _ _ a.
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