Canada’s Food Guide

Canada’s Food Guide is produced by Health Canada to promote a healthy eating pattern that meets your nutritional needs and reduces your risk of certain chronic diseases.

Following the tips from Canada’s Food Guide can help:

• Meet your needs for vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
• Reduce your risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis
• Contribute to your overall health and well-being

For more information on specific nutrients, please see the links below:

• Calcium
• Fats
• Fibre
• Folate
• Iron
• Calories and Sodium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D