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Links to Canada's Food Guide, published by Health Canada.
Source: Health Canada
Good food and good health are closely linked throughout life. As we age, our bodies change and so do our nutritional needs. Find out what those changes are and how to enhance health and well-being by eating right. The main ingredients? Knowing how to choose healthy foods and keeping the pleasure in preparing and eating your meals!
Source: National Advisory Council on Aging
According to Health Canada, seniors are more vulnerable to foodborne illness. As we age, our immune systems tend to deteriorate. The immune system is one of the most important mechanisms for fighting disease and preserving health, so a decrease in the level of disease-fighting cells is a significant factor in the number of infections that may occur.
Source: Health Canada
Seniors share healthy eating tips.
Source: Canadian Health Network
In response to recommendations made in the SCAN report (Seniors Community Action for Nutrition), Dietitians of Canada and the Senior Friendly - Program began a collaboration to develop Guidelines for a Senior Friendly - Grocery Store and companion nutrition resources. These are now available in PDF format.
Source: Dietitians of Canada
In collaboration with the Senior Friendly - Program, Dietitians of Canada has developed a series of 12 tip sheets to assist seniors with planning, shopping and preparing healthy meals.
Source: Dietitians of Canada
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
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