Scavenger Hunt – Go the Healthy Way!



Go on this Scavenger Hunt and find answers to nutrition questions. Complete the challenge by selecting an answer to each of questions below. All the answers can be found on www.dietitians.ca (Use the HINT link if you need help finding the answers). Bookmark these links for future easy visits to reliable websites for trusted and reliable sources of health and nutrition information. Once you have selected all your answers – click on "Check Answers".

1. For adults, the major source of trans fats in the diet is from: (HINT link)
Dairy Products
Meat Products
Commercial hydrogenation of oils
Grain products
2. Meat alternatives provide the body with its building block, protein. Examples of meat alternatives include: (HINT link)
Chick Peas
Peanut Butter
Lentils
All of the above
3. Which of the following recipes in the Dietitians of Canada cookbook Simply Great Food, uses dried apricots for extra fibre? (HINT link)
Quick Breakfast Fruit Pita
Fibre-Power Biscotti
Mango Lassi
Fruit Gaspacho
4. Women aged 19-50 should eat 7-8 servings of Vegetables and Fruit every day: (HINT link)
True
False
5. The Nutrition Facts table on packaged food has a standard format so it looks the same from one product to another, making it easier to find and use. According to the regulations, the new food label: (HINT link)
Provides an ingredient list that tells you what ingredients are in packaged foods
Has a Nutrition Facts table with information on Calories & at least 13 nutrients for the serving size shown
May have nutrient content claims and/or health claims
All of the above
6. To find a dietitian in your area you can: (HINT link)
Ask you doctor for a referral to a dietitian
Call the Dietitians of Canada Consulting Dietitians Network toll free at 1-888-901-7776
Visit “Find a Dietitian” on the Dietitians of Canada website at www.dietitians.ca/find
All of the above
7. Fibre is an important nutrient in our diet. Foods that contain fibre include: (HINT Link)
Meat, chicken and fish
Whole grains, Vegetables and Fruit
Milk
8. Low carb diets are all the rage right now but there are some concerns with cutting out carbohydrates including: (HINT link)
Our bodies need carbohydrates for energy and to help work and think
Foods with carbohydrates have important vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, vitamin C, folate, potassium and magnesium
Carbohydrate containing foods are important sources of fiber
All of the above
9. Small steps can make a big difference to help you manage your weight. Aim for 60 minutes of activity each day. Which of the following activities can count towards your 60 minute total? (HINT link)
Walking the dog
Going to a ballroom dancing class
Going bowling
All of the above
10. The Dietitians of Canada website offers you a variety of fun and interactive activities to help you learn more about healthy eating. Which of the following activities takes you through 9 daily scenarios to help you improve your eating habits? (Hint: go to each of the following on the Dietitians of Canada website to find your answer!)
Let’s Make a Meal!
One Day @ a Time
Recipe Analyzer
Virtual Grocery Store