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Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy

Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy Healthy babies begin with healthy parents. Even before becoming pregnant, good nutrition is important. Eating well before becoming pregnant and during your pregnancy will help you: In this section, you will find information to help you eat well before and during your pregnancy.

Recipes and Cooking Videos

Below are some local and Canadian resources to help you promote healthy eating in your community. Teaching Kitchen Videos Click the links below to watch recipe videos from the Compass Group Teaching Kitchen. These videos show healthy recipes that use few ingredients and are generally easy to prepare. Find these recipes and more in the Teaching … Continued

Folic Acid (prenatal and pregnancy)

Folic acid (folate) is a B vitamin that is important for good health. Read the label on your multivitamin and mineral supplement to find out how much you should take. Taking more than the daily dose can be harmful. Talk to a pharmacist if you have questions.

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Vitamins and minerals are nutrients your body needs in small amounts to function well and stay healthy. Because your body can’t make most vitamins and minerals, you need to get them from the foods you eat. Eating a variety of foods from Canada’s Food Guide will help you get the nutrients you need to stay healthy.

Healthy eating for seniors

Eating well is important at any age. Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating a variety of vegetables and fruit, whole grains and protein foods. It also recommends satisfying your thirst with water. In addition to following Canada’s Food Guide, if you are 51 years of age or older, take a supplement with 400 IU (10 µg) of vitamin D every day. … Continued

Feeding Your Young Child

As your child grows from baby to toddler and then to preschooler, you may notice changes with their eating. Where they once were excited to eat and eager to try new foods, they may suddenly become more cautious and pickier. This shift may cause you to worry, but remember, it’s a normal part of your … Continued

Canada’s Food Guide

Canada’s Food Guide recommends: Enjoy a variety of foods from Canada’s Food Guide every day at home, at school, at work and when eating out. Limit foods and beverages high in fat, sugar or salt (sodium). Check out Canada’s Food Guide website for information and tips on choosing foods, planning meals and much more.