Fred Derf Veteran Posted February 5, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 5, 2007 Interactive (Flash): http://26489.vws.magma.ca/food_guide_en.html Download (PDF): http://26489.vws.magma.ca/print_eatwell_bienmang_e.pdf New Canada Food Guide issued Feb 05, 2007 01:59 PM Canadian Press OTTAWA ? The federal government has issued a new Canada Food Guide ? the first update of the bible for good eating in almost 15 years. Health Minister Tony Clement says the new guide is far more comprehensive and detailed than its predecessors. It now contains dietary advice tailored to specific groups ? children, teens, women, men and the elderly. And it doesn't just say which foods are good and which are bad, it tells Canadians how much food is enough and how much is too much. It also addresses new research in the field of good eating, including warning against trans fats, and it contains recommendations for exercise. The new guide was developed over four years of consultations with more than 7,000 dieticians, nutritionists, scientists, doctors and public health expeIt is the second-most requested government document ? after income tax forms. ms. http://www.thestar.com/News/article/178341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echilon Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Interesting information. Thanks (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted February 5, 2007 Veteran Share Posted February 5, 2007 Nice update. I recently used the old guide for an essay, but this one is actually quite a bit nicer and more informative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted February 5, 2007 Author Veteran Share Posted February 5, 2007 1st update in 15 years. This one is more multicultural (i.e. bok choy is one of the grean leafy vegetables). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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