Information Update - Start Your New Year Right by Following
Canada's Food Guide OTTAWA, Jan. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Almost everyone
makes New Year's resolutions at some point in their lives. Many
Canadians each year resolve to eat better and become more
physically active. If these are among your goals for 2013,
learning more about Canada's Food Guide will help you and your
family on your way to achieving your New Year's resolution
goals. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide provides
recommendations on how many servings of each food group you
should eat each day, including Vegetables and Fruit, Grain
Products, Milk and Alternatives, and Meat and Alternatives. The
Food Guide also encourages people to limit foods and beverages
that are high in calories, fat, sugar or salt (sodium). By
following the recommendations in Canada's Food Guide, you will
get the vitamins, minerals and nutrients you need. You may also
reduce your risk of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
certain types of cancer and osteoporosis, as well