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A few myths and realities about dairy products
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Argues that milk proteins do not contribute to childhood obesity. Lists likely causes of this problem and offers advice. Promotes the role of dairy products in a weight loss diet. Prepared by the Healthy Eating Affiliate for the CHN.
- Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
- From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
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Canadian community health survey, cycle 2.2, nutrition (2004): nutrient intakes from food: provincial, regional and national summary data tables, volume 1
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Provides summary data tables about the nutrient intakes from food obtained by Canadians in 2004 by geographical areas. Presents intakes of total energy and percentage of total energy from fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Includes information on the intakes of fibre, cholesterol, Vitamin A and C, calcium, and sodium.
- Source: Health Canada
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Canadian nutrient file, 2007
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Allows users to search by name of food or by nutrient to obtain the nutritional composition of food or main food sources of each nutritional element. Provides the amount of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre, fat, sodium, and calories. Presents more than 5,000 foods currently consumed in Canada.
- Source: Health Canada
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Cholesterol
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Distinguishes between blood cholesterol and cholesterol found in food. Defines the types of blood cholesterol. Discusses the different kinds of dietary fat and their effect on cholesterol levels. Suggests ways of lowering fat intake.
- Source: Saskatchewan Health
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Dietary fat and cholesterol: simple steps to making healthy choices
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Discusses the different types of dietary fats. Outlines the difference between the two types of blood cholesterol. Presents recommendations on the consumption of type and amount of dietary fats and offers suggestions for lowering the intake of fat and choosing the healthier fats. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC)
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Dining out
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Presents advice for making healthier food choices when dining out. Provides tips for cutting back on fat and suggests lower fat food options. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Toronto Public Health
- From: Nutrition matters
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Eating out smarts!: make wise choices wherever you go!
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Presents tips for eating well outside the home. Provides advice for making healthy food choices in a food court, workplace cafeteria, coffee shop, sushi bar and 'on the road'. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Dietitians of Canada (DC)
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Fact sheet on trans fats
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Explains what trans fat is and presents the principle food sources of this fat. Discusses the health risks of trans fats and provides advice on how to lower intake. Outlines the role of Health Canada in the mandatory labelling of trans fat and the establishment of a task force on trans fat.
- Source: Health Canada
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Foods to limit
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Recommends limiting foods and beverages high in calories, fats, sugar or salt, lists examples of these foods, and suggests healthy alternatives. Provides suggestions for healthy foods that satisfy food cravings for food that is salty, crunchy, sweet, creamy or thirst-quenching. Presents tips for healthy eating.
- Source: Health Canada
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Heart healthy eating
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Describes ways to limit the intake of dietary fat, and suggests foods that help control weight and lower blood cholesterol levels.
- Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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