The information in this appendix includes advice on dietary patterns, as well as regu-
lations that apply to food labeling. Previous Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs)
for nutrients have been replaced by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) that apply
to Canadian and U.S. citizens. These are listed in the back of the text. Both Canadian
Recommended Nutrient Intake (RNI) and American scientists worked on the various DRI committees, coming up with a set
The Canadian version of RDA published of harmonized Dietary Reference Intakes for both countries.
in 1990.
SUMMARY OF THE NUTRITION RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR CANADIANS
Excellent World Wide Web resources The Canadian federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and
for Canadians are Health Canada (www.hc- improve their health is Health Canada. The Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion
sc.gc.ca), Dietitians of Canada (www.
is within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada and focuses on nu-
dietitians.ca), and the Institute of Nutrition,
Metabolism, and Diabetes (www.cihr- trition. Health Canada’s National Dietary Guidance programs have been in existence
irsc.gc.ca). since the 1930s and have always relied on scientific and other related evidence. Since
1977, a pattern of eating that meets nutrient needs and reduces the risk of chronic dis-
eases has been promoted. In the 1990s, dietary guidance included Canada’s Guidelines
for Healthy Eating and Food Guide to Healthy Eating as well as Nutrition for a Healthy
Pregnancy and Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants. The Recommended Nutrient Intake
(RNI), a Canadian version of the RDA, was published in 1990.
In 1995, the U.S. Institutes of Medicine (IOM) brought together Canadian and
American scientists to work on various committees, which came up with a set of har-
monized Dietary Reference Intakes for both countries. The DRIs replaced the previous
RNIs, and a new set of recommendations (EAR, AI, RDA, UL) similar to those in the
United States were adopted in Canada. This led to a review and subsequent revision
of Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating and Guidelines for Healthy Eating.
The revised Canada’s Food Guide (Fig. C-1) was released in early 2007. The basic
message to Canadians is to “Eat Well” with Canada’s Food Guide. Learning more about
Canada’s Food Guide will help Canadians know how much food they need, what types
of foods are better for them, and the importance of physical activity in their day.
In addition, if Canadians have the amount and type of food recommended and
follow the tips included in Canada’s Food Guide, this will help them:
• Meet their needs for vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
• Reduce their risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer,
and osteoporosis.
• Contribute to their overall health and vitality.
A downloadable copy of Canada’s Food Canada’s Food Guide places foods into four groups: vegetables and fruits; grain
Guide is available at www.hc-sc.gc.ca products; milk and alternatives; and meat and alternatives. Canada’s Food Guide also
includes information on the recommended number of Food Guide Servings per day,
examples of what is one Food Guide Serving and how to make each Food Guide
Serving count within each food group (Fig. C-2) and at each meal (Fig. C-3). Recom-
mendations are also included about the types and amounts of oils and fats to con-
sume, along with guidance to enjoy a variety of foods and to satisfy your thirst with
water. Similar to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, Canada’s
Food Guide emphasizes the combination of eating well and being active every day
(Fig. C-4). The new Canadian Nutrition Facts label is also highlighted in Canada’s
Food Guide with the message to “Read the label.” Finally, specific nutrition advice for
different ages and stages is included (Fig. C-5). Similar to MyPlate, “My Food Guide”
is a web-based interactive tool that will help you personalize the information found
in Canada’s Food Guide. Check out “My Food Guide” at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/
food-guide-aliment/myguide-monguide/index-eng.php.
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