Recommendations from Canada’s food guide

Tips for parents of children under 2

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 …

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 …

We live in a world that thinks having a lower body weight means being healthy. This is not always the case. Being healthy isn’t about reaching a “certain number” on the scale. Different people can weigh different amounts and they can all be healthy. Healthy people come in a variety of body types, shapes, and …

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.

Planning meals for yourself and your family in and out of the home​

Harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites can contaminate food, causing food poisoning. Use safe food handling practices to keep you and your family safe from food poisoning. Check out the information below for a few tips. For more information, check out Health Canada’s general food safety tips and interactive tool on food safety for food safety tips: Who is at …

Folic acid (folate) is a B vitamin that is important for good health.

Healthy eating guidelines for schools, communities and the workplace

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 …

Early childhood is a time of rapid growth and development. It is also an important time when children begin to learn and shape their food skills, attitudes and eating behaviours. As a parent, you play an important role in supporting your child to eat well for life by: In this section you will find information …