New Canada Food Guide - Grade 8 (pg.1-20)

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  1. 3. Fibre may help with bowel irregularity and lower _________ cholesterol.(12)
  2. 5. Our bodies can lose water by __________, breathing and getting rid of waste. (20)
  3. 6. Dried fruit can be healthy but can stick to your teeth and cause __________ .
  4. 8. Replace _______ drinks with water. (2)
  5. 9. ______ is an important nutrient for your body. It gives you energy, helps you grow and absorb vitamins A, D, E and K.
  6. 11. Drinking water is a great way to stay ________ without any calories.
  7. 12. Enjoy the true taste of whole grain foods by adding vegetables, oils, _______ and herbs to enhance flavor.(8)
  8. 16. Choose foods that have little to no added ________, sugars or saturated fat. (15)
  9. 18. Methods that use little or no added saturated fat include baking, grilling, _______ and poaching.(6)
  10. 19. Trans and too much saturated fat can raise the levels of "LDL" (bad) cholesterol in the blood.
  11. 20. Nuts, seeds, avocado and _________ contain healthy fats.
  12. 22. Try cooking methods that use little or no added ____ fats.
  13. 23. Try a new whole grain each week : farro, _______ , amaranth or buckwheat.
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  1. 1. Means all components are present. (1)
  2. 2. Some grain foods such as breads, muffins, ________ and pasta can have a lot of added sodium, sugar or saturated fat.(7)
  3. 4. Choose _____ _____ or other nut butters that list peanuts or nuts as the only ingredient.
  4. 7. The best way to see if foods contain whole grains is to read the ________ list.
  5. 10. Eating foods higher in fibre can help lower your risk of ________ .(7)
  6. 13. You can add canned ________ or squash puree to any soup to make it extra rich and creamy.
  7. 14. __________ is a non-digestible carbohydrate found in plant foods.
  8. 15. Three different kinds of fat are _______, saturated and unsaturated. Unsaturated is the best for you!
  9. 17. Frozen and canned __________ and fruits can be a healthy and convenient option.(9)
  10. 21. Sesame, soybean, __________ and corn are oils with healthy fats! (14)
  11. 24. Is the "good" cholesterol when compared to other dietary fats. (18)