Nutritious Diet
adequacy, balance, energy control, nutrient density, moderation and variety
Nutrient Density
nutrient content/energy content
Nutrition Facts
raise serving size daily values updated potassium - we need more >5% DV of sodium is good 15% DV or more is a lot
Nutrient Claims
Must meet canada food guide regulations
Good source of: >15% DV
Less: 25% less of an ingredient than reference
Light: if smth doesnt meet the criteria to be “less”
Organic: >95% ingredients per Canadian Organic Products regulation
Disease Risk reduction claim
well-established links between nutrient/component & reduction disease
Function Claim
well established benefit on a normal body function from consuming a nutrient
General Health Claim
dietary guidance/promote health through healthy eating
Notable nutrients in food groups: Veggies and fruits
carbohydrates, fibre, folare, vitamine A,C and K, magnesium, potassium
Notable nutrients in food groups: Grains
Carbs, fibre, folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, iron
Notable nutrients in food groups: milk
protein, riboflavin, vitamin A, D, B12, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc
Notable nutrients in food groups: meat and alternatives
protein, thiamin, niacin, fibre, folate, iron, B12, magnesium, potassium and zinc
- legumes, nuts, seeds: protein, fibre, folate, thiamin, Vit E, iron magnesium, potassium, zinc
A food guide serving is…
a reference amount
oils and fats
include a small amount (30-45mL) of unsat fat each day. (cooking oil, salad dressing, margarine, mayo)
women of childbearing age
need a multivitamin containing folic acid every day
Men and women over 50
need for vit D increases after age 50, take a daily vit D supplement of 400IU of 10 ug
benefits of active lifestyle
be active
be active every day
eat well
read the label
compare nutrition facts table on food to choose products with less fat, sat fat, trans fat, sugar and sodium
Divided plate methods
1/2 plate is veggies - 2 kinds 1/4 plate is grains 1/4 is meat/alternatives 1 fruit 1 cup of milk and alternative
Putting the plan into action
be familiar with…
From guidance to groceries
fruits and veggies!
From Guidance to Groceries: Grains
From Guidance to Groceries: meat and alternatives
select lower fat options