2019 Canada Food Guide

Summary

This video discusses Canada's updated food guide, which categorizes foods into four main groups: vegetables and fruit, protein, grain products, and milk and alternatives. Emphasizing that half of your plate should consist of vegetables and fruit, it also highlights the importance of incorporating lean proteins and whole grains. The guide encourages limiting milk intake to two servings daily and recommends water as the primary beverage. Viewers are urged to use these guidelines to improve their diet and overall health by choosing nutritious foods and engaging with additional resources online.

Takeaways

• 🥦 Canada's updated Food Guide emphasizes healthy eating with four main food groups: vegetables and fruit, protein, grain products, and milk alternatives.
• 🍏 Vegetables and fruit should make up half of your plate, providing essential vitamins and nutrients like vitamin C and fiber.
• 🍗 The protein group should occupy 1/4 of your daily diet, with a recommendation for more plant-based options such as beans and lentils.
• 🍞 Grain products, also 1/4 of your diet, include whole grains for better nutrition and fiber content.
• 🥛 Milk and alternatives are suggested in moderation, with a maximum of two glasses per day to avoid excess intake.
• 💧 Water is recommended as the drink of choice for meals and snacks.
• ⚖️ Each food group has specific serving size comparisons, such as a baseball for fruits and vegetables or a deck of cards for protein.
• 📊 The Food Guide encourages regular inclusion of fruits and vegetables in every meal or snack to meet dietary goals.
• 📱 Resources and tools are available online, including a printable version of the Food Guide for family sharing.
• 🎮 Interactive elements, like quizzes, help reinforce knowledge of healthy eating habits.

Q & A

What are the four main food groups outlined in Canada's Food Guide?

The four main food groups are vegetables and fruit, protein, grain products, and milk and alternatives.

What proportion of your plate should be filled with vegetables and fruit according to Canada's Food Guide?

Vegetables and fruit should take up half of your plate.

What types of foods are included in the protein food group?

Foods in the protein group include meat, fish, shellfish, legumes, and nuts.

What is the recommended serving size for fruits and vegetables?

A single serving of fruits or vegetables is comparable to the size of a baseball.

Why does Canada's Food Guide emphasize plant-based proteins?

The guide suggests more plant-based proteins like beans and lentils for their health benefits and nutritional value.

How much of your daily diet should consist of grain products?

Grain products should make up one-quarter of your daily diet.

What is the recommendation regarding whole grains?

The Canada Food Guide recommends choosing whole grains for half of your daily grain products due to their higher nutritional value.

What serving size is recommended for milk and milk alternatives?

The suggested single serving for milk and alternatives is comparable to the size of a computer mouse.

How many glasses of milk does the Canada Food Guide recommend per day?

The guide recommends a maximum of two glasses of milk per day.

What is the preferred beverage choice according to Canada's Food Guide?

Water is recommended as the drink of choice for every snack or meal.