Question

1. What is the definition of the word Nutrition?

2. Tell me two myths about nutrition and the actual truth.

3. Give me 3 advice about nutrition in Canada.

4. What is the definition of Canada's food guide?

5. Tell me two myths about Canada's food guide and the actual truth.

6. Give me 3 advice using the Canada's food guide.

7. What is the definition of nutritional status?

8. Tell me two myths about nutritional status and their truths.

9. Give me 3 advice about nutritional status in Canada

Answer 1

1.The word nutrition refers to the body's ability to gain energy or the component of a food to be viable or active.

2.Some of the most common myth about nutrition and its truth are

• In weight loss program ,it is recommended to cut down the calories is a myth .This is because weight reduction doesn't only happens when one stops or restricts the calories from the diet. Instead there are multiple factors like exercise ,body condition, medical condition, physical and psychological factors all to be corrected to lead a quality weight loss
• Low fat diet contribute to be healthy is a myth. This is because most of this low fat can have high proportion of salt and sugar which can pose health threat. The actual truth is eating a good high fat diet in a natural process is not unhealthy.

3.Some of the advice about nutrition are

• To have a balanced diet ,avoid unhealthy foods because majority of teens and adults in Canada suffer obesity.In simple to follow a healthy eating habit.
• To see the food labels before buying any food products to check its quality and the desired nutritional value portion required in a day .This method can prevent many nutritional deficiency
• Ensure the food safety is practiced by checking for the dates if manufacturing ,expiry ,preservatives methods ,etc., This can help to avoid contaminated and unsafe foods.

4. The definition of Canada's food guide in general describes the need of all people educated regarding balanced or nutritious diet. As a result everyone can be healthy .