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The document discusses characteristics of a healthful diet according to Canada's Food Guide. It emphasizes eating a variety of foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and proteins. The guide provides both quantitative and qualitative guidance. It recommends number of servings from each food group tailored to age and sex to meet nutrient needs but not necessarily calorie needs. Portion sizes have increased which may encourage overeating and contribute to rising obesity rates.

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2 - Guided Notes - Healthful Diets

The document discusses characteristics of a healthful diet according to Canada's Food Guide. It emphasizes eating a variety of foods including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and proteins. The guide provides both quantitative and qualitative guidance. It recommends number of servings from each food group tailored to age and sex to meet nutrient needs but not necessarily calorie needs. Portion sizes have increased which may encourage overeating and contribute to rising obesity rates.

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HPED 2507 Nutrition & Health

Healthful Diets
Characteristics of a Healthful Diet
Adequacy


Moderation

Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide


Rainbow design emphasizes vegetables and fruit
Translates the science of nutrition and health into a healthy eating pattern
Provides guidance on
o quantity of food to eat
o quality of food choices

Quantity Quality
Guidance is given for males and females, ___ Advice on the quality of food choices is an
years and older: essential part of the planning
Recommended # servings to be Bolded statements provide advice on
eaten/d for each food group based on quality of choices
____ and ______ Statements in regular font provide
A small amount of unsaturated fats is actionable tips
recommended Messages on variety and water
for intake of essential fatty acids

A Note on Calories and the Eating Pattern


The Food Guide will meet __________ needs but not necessarily ____________ (kcal)
needs
Calorie needs and food choices _________ among individuals
If more calories are needed, emphasize more food from the food groups to maintain
macronutrient profile.

What is one Food Guide Serving?


A Food Guide Serving is:
A __________________
Not necessarily intended to represent what would be __________ in one sitting

Nutrient Density
Nutrient density: A measure of nutrients provided per _____________ of food.

Portion Sizes
______________________________________________________________________
________
Larger portions increase sales volume and encourage people to eat more
Rising rates of obesity may be in part related to
______________________________________

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HPED 2507 Nutrition & Health

Critical Thinking Questions


1. What is the nutrient relationship between foods eaten away from home versus foods eaten
at home?

2. A trend is observed in the nutrient consumption of youth (children & teenagers) whose
families rarely eat together. What do you think that is?

A Healthy Plate is: (draw)

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