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NUTRITON
Final Assignment Health 9
UNIT OBJECTIVE: Develop strategies that promote healthy nutritional choices for self and others

Examine and identify the categories that make up the CFG and discuss the potential positives and negatives of this
tool. (3 marks)

1. List the 4 main food groups in the CFG (0.5 mark each)
a. ____________________________
b. ____________________________
c. ____________________________
d. ____________________________

2. List 1 potential positive and 1 potential negative for someone using Canadas Food Guide (0.5 mark
each)
POSITIVE:

NEGATIVE:

Examine differences in potion sizes and identify healthier alternatives to typical portions. (1 mark)

3. Identify 2 strategies you can use to make wiser decisions on portion sizes. (0.5 mark each)

Identify the 3 main macronutrients and be able to identify types of each. (3 marks)

4. List the 3 main macronutrients and give 1 example of each. (1 mark each)
a. __________________ Example:
b. __________________ Example:
c. __________________ Example:

Identify the effects of calories on the body and examine appropriate amounts for daily consumption. (1 mark)

5. Fill in the blank (0.5 mark each)

a. Calories give the body ________________.
b. Excess calories result in ________________.
Identify the effects of sodium on the body and examine appropriate amounts for daily consumption. (2 marks)

6. Fill in the blank (0.5 mark each)

a. Sodium absorbs ________________ and helps the nerves and ________________ function.
b. The most common result of excess sodium is _________

____________ pressure.

Examine the effects of sugar on the body and identify appropriate amounts for daily consumption. (2 marks)

7. What are two negative results of eating too much sugar? (0.5 mark each)

8. Give 1 measurement of how much added sugar you should have in a day. (1 mark)
a. ___________________________

Examine and develop strategies that promote healthy nutritional choices. (3 marks)

9. List 1 strategy that can be used by yourself, your family, or local businesses that promote healthy
nutritional choices for themselves or others. Give 2 reasons why this would promote healthy nutritional
choices. (1 mark for strategy, 1 mark per reason)

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