Canada's Food Guide

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The Canadian Food Guide is a nutrition guide produced by Health Canada. This is the most requested Canadian government publication behind the Income Tax Form. The Health Canada website states: "The overall goal of dietary guidelines is to identify and promote diets that meet nutritional needs and reduce the risk of chronic illnesses related to nutrition such as obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease." Eat well with the Canadian Food Guide developed for Canada and accessible to all Canadians. This includes guidelines for eating the right food groups, which are determined by age and gender groups. There are also tips for choosing food, the portion size of each meal and the best cooking methods. Also includes tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and weight loss with physical activity.

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History

The first Canadian food guide was introduced in July 1942 to guide Canadians about proper nutrition over a period of time when wartime rations were common. Version 1942 is called Official Food Rules . In 1944, the guide was revised and renamed to Canadian Food Rules . In 1962, the guidelines were revised and renamed to the Canadian Food Guides .

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Food group

The Canadian Food Guide has four food groups. These include:

• Vegetables and fruit
• Grain products
• Milk and alternative
• Meat and alternatives

Any food not accurately described by this food group is considered "other" and is recommended for moderate consumption.

Vegetables and fruit

The Vegetables and Fruits bow on the Canadian Food Guide label is the largest, and individuals are advised that most of their food consumption comes from this food group. Vegetables and fruits are known to contain many beneficial substances such as flavonoids, which can help remove carcinogens from the body, as well as antioxidants such as vitamin C and beta carotene, which help prevent oxidation damage by free radicals. Diets that include a variety of vegetables and fruits can help reduce the risk of some types of cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Consumption of various fruits and vegetables recommended by the guide.

Grain products

Grain products are essential for dieting. They provide carbohydrates for energy and wheat products can be a source of fiber and usually low in fat. Whole grain products can be a rich source of many nutrients that help in the prevention of diseases, such as dietary fiber, vitamin B, selenium, zinc, magnesium and phytochemicals. Eating "a diet rich in whole grains can also help reduce the risk of heart disease".

Milk and alternate

According to the Canadian Food Guide, milk and alternatives are very important for the body to maintain bone health. This group of foods includes milk and dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, cream, kefir and fortified soy beverages. Canadian milk and many dairy products should be fortified with Vitamin D. It helps Canadians get their recommended daily intake of vitamin D if they consume adequate milk and alternatives every day.

Meat and alternatives

Meat and alternatives are a source of protein in the diet. This group includes sources of animal meat as well as alternatives such as nuts and lentils. Meat and alternatives are also a source of zinc, magnesium and B vitamins. This is the smallest bow in the Canadian Food Guide ribbon, meaning only a few portions of this group will meet the nutritional requirements of an individual.

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Oil and fat

"Include small amounts - 30 to 45 mL (2 to 3 tablespoons) - unsaturated fat daily to get the fat you need."

Unsaturated vegetable oils include canola oil, corn oil, linseed oil, olive oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, and sunflower oil.

Drink

The guide recommends water as a main drink. It is a calorie-free, fat free, sugar free producer that is essential for the body's metabolic functions. Water consumption should increase with the temperature or physical activity of a person. This guide also recommends avoiding beverages with added sugar or fat. Caffeinated beverages, unpasteurized fruit juices and energy drinks should only be consumed in moderation.

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The Canadian Food Guide also provides guidance on how much of each particular food equals one serving. Here's the guide:

• Vegetables and Fruit
• Wheat Products
• Milk and Alternatives
• Meat and Alternatives

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Healthy lifestyle

Healthy lifestyles are not just based on eating right; exercise and diet work together to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Wells Eat with the Canadian Food Guide section on the Health Canada website also emphasizes the importance of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight. "The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend collecting 2 ½ hours of moderate to strong physical activity each week for adults and at least 60 minutes a day for children and adolescents."

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The Canadian Food Guide First Nations, Inuit and MÃÆ'Ã… © tis

Health Canada has also developed a guide that specifically caters to those who are the First Nations, Inuit and MÃÆ'Ã… © tis. This guide is similar to a general food guide, but also includes more information on diets that include more Canadian native food, such as wild game and fish. The full guide can be found on the Health Canada website.

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Criticism

Nina Teicholz, author of The Big Fat Surprise testified before a Canadian Senate committee on social affairs, science and technology on how the Canadian diet - dictated by the current Food Guides with American nutritional guidelines - is "not enough nutrients" and its focus on carbohydrates, including fruits and vegetables, animal protein, is what makes us sick.

"It took Health Canada 15 years before the 1992 Food Guidelines was revised, and it's been eight years since the launch of our 2007 version, and the Canadians are entitled to evidence-based food guides.We are entitled to a return with the launch in 2007, and we still deserve it today. , from my point of view, I am not aware of any official energy, interest or plans to update our non-evidence-based Guidelines at this time in the near future. "

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References

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External links

• Eat well with the Canadian Food Guide
• Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Healthy Living
• Politics of food guides, Daniel Schwartz, CBC News, July 29, 2012.
• The Canadian Food Guide for Unhealthy Eating (critical analysis by Yoni Freedhoff, Weighty Matters)

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