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Canada Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
This website explains how to best use Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. It will help you make food choices for healthier eating every day.
Source : Health Canada

Non-government organisation Eat Well, Live Well for a Lifetime!
This brochure will help you take action on healthy eating and active living.
Source : Dietitians of Canada

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Canada Canadian Nutrient File
Are you interested in knowing the nutrient content of the foods and beverages you consume? This Web page from Health Canada can help you to find values for nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, energy, fat and many more.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada.

Non-government organisation Dietitians of Canada
The national association of Canadian registered dietitians offers resources for consumers and other health professionals.

Non-government organisation Find a Dietitian
This search engine, created by the Dieticians of Canada, can help you to locate a dietician near you, specializing in a variety of fields, that can help you to live a healthier lifestyle.
Source : Dieticians of Canada

Canada Food Safety Tips For Picknicking, Hiking and Camping
Whether you go hiking for a few hours or are camping for a few days, there are some food safety tips that you should keep in mind while you are planning your trip and while you are in the great outdoors. Following these tips can prevent you from having to cut your activity short due to foodborne illness.
Source : Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Canada Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is important for staying healthy and preventing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Most people want to eat well and are looking for answers to their healthy eating questions and challenges. This Web page provides information for people of all ages.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

Canada Healthy Eating
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. This site contains information to help people of all ages get the nutrition they need.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

Canada Heart Healthy Eating
This Web page gives general information about what foods to eat to help keep your heart healthy.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services. BC HealthFiles.

Canada How Do I Keep My Body and Mind Healthy?
Stresses the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, and mental activity. Includes tips for seniors on how to eat well, get active, and get involved. Prepared by the Harper Alberta Council on Aging Foundation and the Consumer Health Information Service.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

Non-government organisation The Nutrition Guide for People Living with Cancer
This publication has been written for people living with cancer as well as their family members and friends. This publication will help you make food choices based on your personal needs by providing practical and accurate information.
Source : Canadian Cancer Society

Canada Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Includes product labelling, body mass index, Canada's food guide to healthy eating and a list of publications in either HTML and Adobe Acrobat format.
Source : Health Canada

Non-government organisation Prevent and Control Type 2 Diabetes - Guide for Older Adults
This guide was created to help older adults prevent and control type 2 diabetes through active living and healthy eating.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Canada Salmonella Prevention
This Web page gives information on Salmonella, bacteria that cause intestinal illness (salmonellosis) in humans, and gives advice on how to prevent it.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Health Policy and Communications Branch.

Canada Science and Technology
The official source for Science and Technology from the Government of Canada. Topics include energy, environment, health, space and food.
Source : Government of Canada. Science and Technology.

Non-government organisation Senior Friendly Ideas for Healthy Eating
The Senior Friendly Ideas for Healthy Eating is a series of 12 tip sheets to assist seniors with planning, shopping and preparing healthy meals.
Source : Dieticians of Canada

Canada Summer Food Safety
The risk of foodborne illnesses increases during the summer when temperatures are warmer and people are more likely to be cooking outside. You can minimize your family's risk of food poisoning by following some simple guidelines about food safety.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Health Policy and Communications Branch.

Non-government organisation Take Charge! Good Nutrition For a Lifetime
Outlines a series of steps for ensuring healthy eating habits for seniors. Includes shopping and cooking tips.
Source : Dieticians of Canada.

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