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"Fibre Facts" describes the two different types of fibre and their effects in the body. Take time to learn the recommended daily amount of fibre and how you can boost your fibre intake.
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"Facts on Fat" describes the different types of dietary fat and the effect that each has on blood cholesterol levels. Learn how to lower fat intake by making better choices from Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating.
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Can you give me an overview of the key messages in Canada's Food Guide?
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I'd like to eat more whole grain foods, but I don’t know how to tell if something is in fact “whole grain”. How do I know the products I’m choosing are the best choices?
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I’m trying to make sure my 6-year old son eats the recommended number of servings of vegetables and fruit each day. Do “real fruit” gummies and other similar products actually contain fruit? Are they a healthy option instead of a piece of fruit?
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I heard that eating dark green vegetables is good for me, only I don't know what vegetables count as dark green or how to cook them. Please help!
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What is trans fat and why is it creating so much concern?
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I hear that vitamin E may help prevent disease. Should I take a vitamin E supplement, just to be safe?
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Canada’s Food Guide recommends at least two servings (150 grams) of fish each week. I enjoy fish, but am concerned about the mercury content and tend to avoid it. Does this mean we don’t have to worry anymore?
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These days I find myself spending a lot of time in arenas watching my daughter’s hockey games and eating at the snack bar. Can you give me some ideas of healthier foods at the snack bar?
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How does the new Canada’s Food Guide encourage heart healthy eating?
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A series of three presentations on the benefits of vegetables and fruit and how to incorporate more of them into meals and snacks. They are appropriate for an adult audience.
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I’ve heard that antioxidants can prevent cancer. What are antioxidants and can they really prevent cancer?
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When is a good age to focus on prevention of osteoporosis?
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I will be turning 51 this year. I have heard that I should start taking a vitamin D supplement. I thought it was better for me to get my vitamins from food not supplements. What exactly is vitamin D, why is it so important, and do I need a supplement?
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I recently saw a product at the grocery store that has extra folate and iron added to it; should I buy this product? Should I be concerned about how much iron or folate I consume?
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