Welcome to Canadas New Food Guide 2019 Whats

Welcome to Canada’s New Food Guide 2019

What’s really changed?

Basically… 1. “Protein foods” combines meat, dairy, and alternatives 2. Actionable Advice vs Prescriptive Portions 3. Mobile-friendly consumer website vs paper handouts www. Canada. ca/Food. Guide

Key Message #1: Healthy eating is more than the foods you eat. It is also about Where When Why and How you eat

Be mindful of your eating habits

Cook more often

Enjoy your food

Eat meals with others

Actionable Advice

Key Message #2: Eat a variety of healthy foods each day

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods & protein foods

Make water your drink of choice

Use food labels Start with Serving Size Video

Limit highly processed foods which are often high in sodium, sugars or saturated fat

Be aware of food marketing

Helping You Make Healthy Choices National campaigns Local programs in the community and school setting Online or in-person training Legislation Resources in place and in progress for more information

Climate Change & Food Top Dietary Changes Against Climate Change: Increase Plant-based Foods in our Diet Limit Food Waste EAT PLANT S

March is Nutrition Month! Discover and celebrate the potential of food!

School Nutrition Canada’s Food Guide & Schools The School Food And Beverage Policy (PPM 150) Student Nutrition Ontario A Universal Program for Canada? Food for Thought: A Scan of Rural School Food Environments

Recommendations for Action: Review school nutrition policies and practices regularly Create a dedicated school health champion or committee Avoid using food as reward in the classroom Use non-food items for fundraising Offer opportunities to experience local food and agriculture Learn more about Indigenous culture, traditional ceremony and food

Safe Food Handler courses Through Public Health www. publichealthgreybruce. on. ca under food safety Online at www. ingoodhands. ca

Menu Labelling Healthy Menu Choices Act, 2015 Must post calories for any food or beverage items sold Calorie information can be found on menus, posters, product labels, advertisements or promotional flyers Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) responsible for monitoring implementation

Child Health Protection Act (Bill S-228) – in progress Outlines restrictions on marketing to children under 13 years of age Part of a larger Canadian Healthy Eating Strategy Intended to protect children from unethical industry practices https: //stopmarketingtokids. ca/bill-s 228/

Guide to the application of Child Health Protection Act (Bill S-228) To be effective, the Bill must: Include all child and family-centred settings (child care, schools, rec centres) Clearly define what is an unhealthy food or beverage ( based on % Daily Value) Uphold stringent media audience thresholds ( can’t show ad until after 10 pm) Cover all types of marketing and media/communication channels such as TV, internet, menu boards, score boards, vending machines, etc. Be enforced, monitored, and evaluated effectively to ensure compliance

Want more info? www. Canada. ca/Food. Guide Nutrition Month www. Unlock. Food. ca Telehealth 1 -866 -797 -0000 www. publichealthgreybruce. on. ca - healthy schools or eating well sections https: //www. cookspiration. com/ - download the app for great recipes by Dietitians of Canada Find a Dietitian near you You can speak to a Registered Dietitian for free!