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What is the deadline for the food industry to implement the new labeling requirements in Canada?
What is the deadline for the food industry to implement the new labeling requirements in Canada?
Which of the following nutrients is classified as a Nutrient of Concern?
Which of the following nutrients is classified as a Nutrient of Concern?
What type of exemption applies to raw foods that do not have a package?
What type of exemption applies to raw foods that do not have a package?
Which country’s labeling system resembles Canada’s proposed front-of-package labels?
Which country’s labeling system resembles Canada’s proposed front-of-package labels?
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Which of the following foods is considered a practical exemption?
Which of the following foods is considered a practical exemption?
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What is the primary focus of the 2019 Canada's Food Guide?
What is the primary focus of the 2019 Canada's Food Guide?
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Which beverage is recommended as the drink of choice in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
Which beverage is recommended as the drink of choice in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended habit according to the 2019 Canada's Food Guide?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended habit according to the 2019 Canada's Food Guide?
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What change was made regarding food groupings in the updated 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
What change was made regarding food groupings in the updated 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
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What is emphasized about food preparation in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
What is emphasized about food preparation in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
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What does the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide recommend regarding plant-based foods?
What does the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide recommend regarding plant-based foods?
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Which aspect of eating does the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide stress besides food choices?
Which aspect of eating does the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide stress besides food choices?
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Which strategy is part of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy?
Which strategy is part of Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy?
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What is a benefit of using food labels mentioned in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
What is a benefit of using food labels mentioned in the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide?
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What approach does the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide take toward meal planning?
What approach does the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide take toward meal planning?
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What is a primary aim of Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy?
What is a primary aim of Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy?
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Which nutrient mentioned is commonly found in dairy products?
Which nutrient mentioned is commonly found in dairy products?
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What is a significant concern regarding food marketing targeted at children?
What is a significant concern regarding food marketing targeted at children?
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How does the Healthy Eating Strategy aim to support vulnerable populations?
How does the Healthy Eating Strategy aim to support vulnerable populations?
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Which of the following nutrients is mentioned as not needed in high quantities?
Which of the following nutrients is mentioned as not needed in high quantities?
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What role does the Nutrition Facts Panel play in food choices?
What role does the Nutrition Facts Panel play in food choices?
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What is a result of poor nutrition information in food marketing?
What is a result of poor nutrition information in food marketing?
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Why is it necessary to have restrictions on marketing food to kids?
Why is it necessary to have restrictions on marketing food to kids?
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Study Notes
KINE 1020 Introduction to Nutrition - October 21, 2024
- Course name: KINE 1020
- Course topic: Introduction to Nutrition
- Date: October 21, 2024
- Instructor: Dr. A. Josse
2019 Canada's Food Guide
- Eat a variety of healthy foods daily
- Three food groups in relative proportions
- Flexible and simple guidelines, not prescriptive
- Supports various eating patterns (plant-based options encouraged)
- Removed Milk and Alternatives, and Meat and Alternatives groups
- Water is the drink of choice
- Adding protein combining dairy, meat, and plant-based proteins
Dietary Guidelines for Canadians (2019) - The HOW of eating
- Healthy eating encompasses more than just food choices
- Importance of mindful eating habits
- Cooking at home more often
- Enjoying meals with others
- Understanding and using food labels
- Awareness of food marketing
- Using available research tools
Dietary Guidelines for Canadians (2019) - additional information
- The specific website for the food guide is https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
- The updated guidelines are highlighted in various media sources, including https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXCgx8OhUHw
- Additional sources highlight the video that unveiled the new recommendations on globalnews.ca/video/4873895/health-minister-unveils-canadas-new-food-guide
Healthy Eating Strategy - Canada
- Improving healthy eating information
- Enhancing nutritional quality of foods
- Protecting vulnerable populations
- Supporting increased access and availability of nutritious foods
- The Canada's Food Guide is only a component
Food-based dietary guidelines from around the world
- They establish criteria for policies and educations
- They promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle
- They provide recommendations for food groups/dietary patterns to provide required nutrients
- Goal: overall health and prevention of chronic diseases
- Related website: http://www.fao.org/nutrition/nutrition-education/food-dietary-guidelines/en/
Other Food Guides from Around the World
- Various countries' food guides are presented, showcasing diversity.
- Dietary recommendations vary based on the needs of each nation.
Problems/Criticisms/Issues with the new CFG
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Expense of following the guidelines
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Emphasis on fresh foods, while overlooking the nutritional value of frozen/dried options
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Insufficient time allocated for following these guidelines
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Lack of adequate nutritional assessment of foods
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Missing food groups in assessment (e.g. dairy).
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Defining a plant-based diet
Food Marketing to Kids
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Children are easily influenced by food advertising
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Children are impulsive
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Children want to fit in
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Marketing tactics are often not well understood
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Health Canada has amended food regulations for advertising foods high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat to limit exposure to kids under 13
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Restricted advertising to limit exposure
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Focus on foods contributing to high sodium, sugar, and saturated fat intake
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Modifications to labels and packaging.
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The focus is on food categories frequently marketed to children in Canada
Food Marketing - Food Categories
- Categories frequently advertised include candy, desserts, chocolate, snack foods and baked goods, restaurant foods, sweetened dairy products, sugar-sweetened beverages, and sweetened breakfast cereals
Obesogenic Environment
- The environment promotes easier choices in favour of unhealthy options
- Health Canada works in the opposite direction
Nutrition Labeling
- Guidelines from Health Canada for healthier food choices
- Exemptions and practical exemptions included in regulations
Nutrients of Concern vs. Shortfall Nutrients
- Nutrients of concern (sodium, sugars, saturated fat) relate to increased disease risk
- Example shortfall nutrients (vitamins, iron, zinc)
- Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) highlight specific deficiencies
Front-of-pack (FOP) labeling
- Health Canada intends for FOP labeling to make nutritious choices easier for Canadians
- Information includes exemptions for products supporting health
- Similar labeling programs exist in other nations.
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Test your knowledge on Canada's Food Guide and the Dietary Guidelines for Canadians from 2019. This quiz covers healthy eating habits, food choices, and mindful eating strategies. Prepare to explore various eating patterns and the importance of cooking at home for better nutrition.
