Canada's Food Guide defines and promotes healthy eating for Canadians. It translates the science of nutrition and health into a healthy eating pattern. The Food Guide emphasizes the importance of combining healthy eating and physical activity. By following Canada's Food Guide, Canadians will be able to meet their nutrient needs and reduce their risk of obesity and chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis.
Educators and communicators play a vital role in helping Canadians to understand and use Canada's Food Guide. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - A Resource for Educators and Communicators provides background information, tips and tools to complement each recommendation in Canada's Food Guide. The Put it into Practice notes encourage educators and communicators to share their own experiences and ideas with their audiences. The Tips for Consumers are designed to help individuals apply the recommendations of Canada's Food Guide to their own lives.
This resource can be used to:
- Write and talk about the importance of eating well.
- Develop or advocate for nutrition policies.
- Create new tools and resources.
Resources and information on Canada's Food Guide and related topics can be found at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide.
Individuals with special dietary requirements may need additional guidance from a health care professional.
