Presents a five step approach that health conscious consumers can use to analyse information from the 'Nutrition Facts' table on food labels. Prepared by the Healthy Eating Affiliate for the CHN.
Outlines the nutritional implications of changes in eating habits of First Nations and Inuit. Offers materials for explaining the nutrition information available on food labels and how to use it to make healthy food choices. Includes a slide presentation, FAQs, and consumer materials, including materials in Igloolik.
Presents a series of pamphlets which provide detailed information on each of the nine substances most frequently associated with food allergies and allergic-type reactions. Briefly describes the work done on proposed new food labelling regulations with regard to allergens.
Explains nutrient content claims, particularly claims about sugar. Presents the roles of nutrients listed in the nutrition facts table and their principal food sources. Prepared in collaboration with Dietitians of Canada. Link requires PDF reader.
Discusses the three areas where nutrition information is found on food labels: the ingredient list, the nutrition facts table, and nutrition claims. Provides information on the health effects of different types of fats and lists major food sources of each. Link requires PDF reader.
Provides information and tools for interpreting the mandatory food labels on prepackaged foods and explains how this information can be used to make healthy food choices. Includes information for consumers and educators. Developed in collaboration with Dietitians of Canada.
Explains the difference between 'nutrient content' claims and 'health claims' found on labels. Lists the only declarations about specific diet/health relationships allowed to be included in the nutrition information. Includes links to related resources. Prepared by the Dietitians of Canada.
Presents an interactive tool that outlines the information provided by the nutrition label and explains how to use this information to make healthy food choices. Offers a quiz that tests knowledge of the nutrition label.
