National
Nutrition Month
Pat's
Weekly Feature
March, 2006 is the 25th anniversary of the
Dieticians of Canada’s National Nutrition Month. These
dieticians are trusted professionals who help us make healthy
decisions about food and nutrition. Learn more about nutrition
as you read and enjoy some of the interactive activities.
Dieticians of Canada
This popular Website is great source of
information such as
A personal assessment of your daily food
and activity choices with “EATracker”
A nutrition crossword puzzle
Help with choosing healthy food when you
shop and dine out
Meal planning help with “Let’s Make a
Meal”
Virtual Grocery Store Game
Visit this online store and score points as
you discover more about how to make good choices and
understand labels on packaged foods at the grocery store. Some
recipes are also included.
Health Canada: Food and Nutrition
Read “Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating”
and learn about food labeling and safety.
Get Caught Scavenger Hunt
Now, test your knowledge of food and
nutrition.
For reference and more information, check
the following Websites:
CBC Article – Food Labels: Tough New Guidelines Now the Law
Trans Fats
Heart and Stroke Foundation – Healthy Eating
Dial-A-Dietician – Free Nutritional Information for British
Columbians
B.C. Ministry of Health – Heart Healthy Eating
Canadian Health Network – Healthy Lunches to Go Tour
Canadian Diabetes Association - Nutrition
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