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… Overview Fat replacers are non-fat substances that act like fat in a food. An ideal fat replacer would be a …
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… 68f Nutrition Series What is dietary fat? Dietary fat refers to the fats and oils found in animal and plant foods, and those added to processed foods. …
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… Overview Food makers can make health claims about … nutrients, such as calcium, fibre, and fat, that are found naturally in foods. The … depends on many factors. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers." But …
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… Overview When a food comes in a package, it's helpful to look … low in a specific nutrient (such as fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate , or sodium) if it has 5% or …
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… Overview The updated Canada’s food guide (CFG) was released in January of … fit within the 2019 food guide? Yes, lower fat dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and … include things like unsweetened lower fat (0-2% MF)* milk and yogurt, and cheese …
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… Actionset Overview Using Canada's Food Guide is a simple way to plan meals and … fruits on half your plate. Add whole grain foods, like whole grain breads or rice, on a fourth of the plate. Put protein foods, like meat, beans, or tofu on the final …
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… 59d Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include …
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… The BC School Food Toolkit is the new approach to supporting schools with meal planning and food purchasing decisions. Overview Healthy … we live, learn, work and play. The BC School Food Toolkit is designed to support schools to …
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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a … system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe …
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… Overview Food labels provide nutrition information on packaged food. Learn more about using food labels to make healthier choices. …
