Canada's Food Guide
Canada's Food Guide
Canada's Food Guide (pronunciation: /ˈkænədəz fuːd gaɪd/) is a nutrition guide produced by Health Canada, the federal department responsible for promoting health and preventing diseases in Canada.
Etymology
The term "Canada's Food Guide" is derived from the country of its origin, Canada, and the purpose it serves, which is to guide Canadians on their food and nutrition choices.
History
The first version of Canada's Food Guide was introduced in 1942, during the World War II, to help Canadians maintain a healthy diet despite food rationing. It has since been revised several times to reflect the changing understanding of nutrition science and the dietary needs of Canadians.
Content
Canada's Food Guide provides recommendations on the types and amounts of food that individuals should consume for optimal health. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, which includes a variety of foods from the four main food groups: fruits and vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy products or alternatives.
The guide also provides advice on healthy eating habits, such as cooking at home, eating meals with others, reading food labels, and limiting intake of processed or prepared foods high in sodium, sugars, or saturated fat.
Related Terms
- Health Canada: The federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.
- Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.
- Dietary Guidelines: A set of advisory statements developed to assist people in maintaining healthy dietary habits.
- Balanced Diet: A diet that gives your body the nutrients it needs to function correctly.
- Food Groups: A collection of foods that share similar nutritional properties.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Canada's Food Guide
- Wikipedia's article - Canada's Food Guide
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