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Canada's Food Guide

Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.

Role of vegetables and fruit in a healthy diet

Learn about the nutrients in vegetables and fruit, and how to help your family get enough.

Nutrition labels: Finding out about the food you eat

Learn how to read nutrition labels to help compare and choose products, and to make informed food choices.

High-potassium diet

Learn about the best foods to eat and how to prepare them to maintain a high potassium diet.

Involving kids in meal time tasks

Find out how engaging your child in meal time tasks can help them develop good eating habits.

Feeding your toddler or preschooler

Discover some easy, creative and nutritious meal and snack ideas for your toddler or preschooler.

Introducing new food textures to your baby

Learn how and when to introduce different food textures to your child.

Finding a weight that is right for you

Eating healthy foods and being physically active are important factors in maintaining a healthy weight. Read about tips for keeping a healthy body weight.

Good nutrition during leukemia treatment

Learn why good nutrition during leukemia is so important and how to manage nutritional side-effects of chemotherapy.

Healthy food and drink choices outside the home

Find out how to encourage your tween or teen to make healthy food and drink choices when eating out.

Nutrition: How a balanced diet and healthy eating habits can help your child's mental health

Mark National Nutrition Month by learning about the nutrients and routines that can help with your child's mental wellbeing.

Healthy eating tips after transplant

Higher-fibre diet

Fibre is a nutrient found in all plants. Learn about the two types of fibre, their benefits and how to increase your fibre intake.

High-potassium diet

Nutrition: How a balanced diet can help you when a child is in hospital

Caring for an ill child is stressful. Learn some helpful tips about healthy eating on the go.

High-fibre diet

Eating healthy

Nutrition as your baby gets older

An in-depth list of recommended foods for older babies. Healthy choices of nutritious foods are provided, and allergenic foods are discussed.

Food poisoning: Protecting your family

Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.

Maintaining a healthy body weight

Eating well for health

A large part of staying healthy is making sure you eat well. Learn about the importance of eating well for health and the foundations of a nutritious diet.

Nutrition before and during pregnancy

​Nutrition plays an important role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. Find out how to get the right nutrients to support you and your baby.

High-magnesium diet

Sickle cell disease and macronutrients: Building blocks of your diet

Learn about the nutrients that help your body function, including their role in the body and which foods are richest in these nutrients.

Esophageal atresia or tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) repair: How to help your child with eating

Find out how to help your child with swallowing food after EA/TEF repair.