3.  Unit used to measure energy  How many calories do you need? › Depends on rate of growth, body size, gender, age, etc.

4.  Keeping a healthy weight is an issue of energy balance  You gain or lose weight based on this scale  In order to lose 1 pound a week you must consume 500 few calories

5.  Canada’s Food Guide uses “servings” – but what exactly is a serving?  Food labels are often inconsistent with portion size  Food label serving sizes are often MUCH smaller than what you would normally consume/consider a serving

7.  ½ bagel  ½ cup pasta (size of a computer mouse)  1 cup whole grain cereal (Shreddies, Bran Flakes)

9.  Size of a deck of cards; 2.5 oz. (meat)  1 egg  ¾ cup of beans

12.  1 cup milk or soy milk  ¾ cup yogurt  1.5 oz cheese (size of a 9-volt battery or 2 dominoes)

15.  ½ cup sturdy vegetables  1 piece of fruit  ½ cup juice  This is the one category where many people fall short › Fries, ketchup, jam, Kool-Aid, other fake fruity/veggie things don’t count

17.  Put your meals on smaller plates  Don’t skip meals  Fill up on fruits and vegetables  Drink more water

19. http://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=7 p5fhPkdJZM http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=fCSL5 dfSQ80

20.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk_h kdGf1tc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk_h kdGf1tc

21. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1YYqhb7qaI

22.  3-4 people per group  5 healthy ingredients  Bring your own blender, ingredients and measuring tools  Write up a recipe to be handed in  Make smoothies and everyone can try it