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Fat Replacers in Food

… Overview Fat replacers are non-fat substances that act like fat in a food. An ideal fat replacer would be …
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Dietary fat and your health

… room temperature while unsaturated fats are liquid. Why is fat important? Dietary fat has … room temperature while unsaturated fats are liquid. Why is fat important? Dietary fat has …
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Health Claims on Food Labels

… such as calcium, fibre, and fat, that are found naturally in foods. The health … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this … the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Food …
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Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes

… Overview When a food comes in a package, it's helpful … label and ingredient list on the package. You can see how much of different kinds of … some things to look for: Serving size. Ask yourself: Is that the amount you eat in a …
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Canadas Food Guide FAQs

… of 2019 as one of the many initiatives under Health Canada’s healthy eating strategy. It is … health professionals, and institutions also use CFG to develop nutrition policies, … There is evidence supporting a lesser environmental impact of dietary patterns that are …
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Diabetes Using Canada's Food Guide

… Using Canada's Food Guide is a simple way to plan meals and manage the amount of … Using Canada's Food Guide is a simple way to plan meals and manage the amount of …
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Food safety in child care facilities

… public health unit for more information. What training is available for child-care … public health unit for more information. What training is available for child-care …
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BC school food toolkit

… and food purchasing decisions. Overview Healthy meal and snack options are an … stores are found in the toolkit. You may also use the general nutrition information to … from B.C. Learn more:  B.C. Food Additional resources Find practical resources in the …
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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an … allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They … sharing eating utensils and napkins To avoid putting objects, such as pencils, in their …
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Food labels

… nutrition information on packaged food. Learn more about using food labels to make healthier … nutrition information on packaged food. Learn more about using food labels to make healthier …