Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Moose stew? Char? Blueberries? Bannock? For the first time, a
national food guide has been created which reflects the values,
traditions and food choices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
This new tailored food guide includes both traditional foods and
store-bought foods that are generally available, affordable and
accessible across Canada and provides unique images and content.
Recommendations are based on the new 2007 version of Canada's
Food Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First
Nations, Inuit and Métis"?
It is a food guide tailored to reflect traditions and food choices
of First Nations, Inuit and Métis,
and is a complement to the 2007 Canada's Food Guide. This
tailored food guide has recommendations for healthy eating based
on science. It recognizes the importance of traditional and store-bought
foods for First Nations, Inuit and Métis today.
This food guide can be an important tool for individuals, families
and communities to learn about and share ways of eating well, including
traditional and store-bought foods.
Why is there a food guide tailored to the needs of First Nations,
Inuit and Métis?
Aboriginal cultures have different values, traditions and sometimes
different food choices from those of the general Canadian population.
The tailored food guide shows examples of traditional foods of
First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It
also explains how traditional foods can be used in combination
with store-bought foods for a healthy eating pattern.
What are the main differences between Eating Well with Canada's
Food Guide and Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
- First Nations, Inuit and Métis?
Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit
and Métis reflects the importance
of both traditional and store-bought foods for Aboriginal people
living in Canada.
It shows pictures of store-bought foods that are generally available
in rural and remote locations, and provides unique images and content
developed for Aboriginal populations.
Does Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations
Inuit and Métis replace other
food guides that have been tailored regionally to reflect local
foods and traditions?
Previous versions of the Canada's Food Guide have been
tailored in various regions across Canada to reflect local foods
and traditions. However, this is the first time that Canada's
Food Guide has been tailored nationally to reflect First Nations,
Inuit and Métis foods and traditions.
The dietary information in this new nationally tailored food guide
provides an up-to-date reference for adapting any local or regional
food guides.
If you have questions or comments on Eating Well with Canada's
Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis,
contact Health Community
Programs Directorate.
See the Frequently
Asked Questions on Canada's Food Guide for information links
and information on Canada's Food Guide.
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