The food quiz
Question 1: Place an X in the box
next to which ingredient list
represents a fast food veggie
burger.
Question 3: Why is canola oil great for
salad dressings?
Ingredient List 1
water, pea protein isolate, expeller-pressed canola oil,
refined coconut oil, rice protein, mungbean protein, natural
flavors, methylcellulose, potato starch, sunflower oil, salt,
potassium chloride, apple extract, vinegar, lemon juice
concentrate, colour blend (vegetable glycerine, maltodextrin,
ascorbic acid, beet juice extract), sunflower lecithin,
pomegranate fruit powder, lycopene (for colour),
vitamins and minerals (dried yeast, niacin [vitamin b3],
pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin b6], thiamin hydrochloride
Question 4: Why is canola oil good for
f rying?
[vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid [vitamin b9],
cyanocobalamin [vitamin b12], d-calcium pantothenate,
pyridoxine hydrochloride,biotin, zinc sulfate). May contain
soy.
Ingredient List 2
100% real beef.
Question 2: Circle the İcon that fits
the description of each of the
following meats: extra lean ground
beef, extra lean ground turkey,
extra lean ground chicken.
Question 5: What is 'food synergy' and
how do you do it? Specifically, why do
beans pair so well with rice? Why do
beans pair so well with beef?
10%
Maximum
Fat
17%
Maximum
Fat
23%
Maximum
Fat
Answer Key: Q1: Ingredient list 2
represents the 100% pure beef regular fast food burger. The one with many ingredients and
nutrients added represents the fast food veggie burger. Q2: All fit in the top box: 10% maximum fat. Ground meats are designated by
law on the label as extra lean, lean or medium based on their maximum fat content. So whether ground beef, turkey or chicken, they
Q3: Because of its mild flavour. Q4: Because
Q5: When you eat certain foods together you optimize the
all have the SAME maximum content in the categories of lean, extra lean or medium.
it has a high smoke point, meaning it can withstand high temperatures.
nutritional contribution of both foods in the meal. E.g. Eating rice with beans makes a meal that contains all 9 essential amino acids.
E.g. Pairing beans with meat like beef or turkey (like in a chili) will boost iron absorption from the beans by 150%. Plus the fibre from
the beans aids in digestion of the meat.
Pa g e 2