1. TFJ3C Ms. Mulligan Smith

2. Health and Wellness Products New types of food products that have been developed through research How do they suck us in? There are health and safety issues related to their consumption What are the health and safety risks related to these products... Power drinks Hormone-rich beef Gluten-free products

3. Essential Principles of Nutrition Canada’s Food Guide Balance between the 4 categories in Canada’s Food Guide Grains Meat & Alternatives Dairy (Milk) & Alternatives Fruits & Vegetables ½ plate of Vegetables ¼ grain ¼ meat

6. Variety Rotate through a variety of choices, when meal planning Endive, Spinach, Arugula or Leaf Lettuce Select products in season Apples Rhubarb Berries

7. Texture There should be a variety of textures on your plate Soft mashed potatoes with crispy green beans and juicy pork tenderloin Crunchy almond sliver spinach salad with creamy rice and blackened moist salmon

8. Colour Try to make sure you are incorporating a variety of colours within the meal You should aim to “Eat the Rainbow”

9. Temperature A meal plays out well if there is a variation in temperature A cool salad with hot spaghetti, and warm garlic bread

10. Use What’s on Hand Check your pantry, freezer, fridge and cupboards What do you often keep stocked at all times at home? These are called STAPLES

11. Consider the Budget What does your family normally spend on a meal? What’s your grocery bill for each grocery trip? How many grocery trips does your family make a month? How many members are there in your family?

12. Shop the Flyers Check flyers weekly and pick out several main meal components around which to plan your meals Stock up when something goes on sale, freezing it for a later date

13. Dietary and Nutritional Needs What affects dietary and nutritional needs? Lifestyle Physical activity Number of calories needed daily More calories if you are more active Health Special diet plans for those with diseases or disorders I.,e. diabetics, Celiac Age Men vs women I.e. osteoporosis, prostate cancer Babies, toddlers, kids, teens, young adults, adults, elderly Folic acid, calcium, iron

14. The Dietary Environment What is the relationship between the types of foods that are widely available and the quantities in which they are sold? Food Choices Fast food outlets High consumption of processed foods Supersize options Overeating