Canada 's Food Guide is a nutrition guide produced by Health Canada. It is the second most requested Canadian government publication behind the Income Tax Forms. The Health Canada website states: "The overall purpose of dietary guidance is to identify and promote a pattern of eating that meets nutrient needs and reduces the risk of nutrition - related chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. '' Eating Well with Canada 's Food Guide was developed for Canadians and is accessible for all Canadians. It includes guidelines for eating the right food groups, specified by age group and gender. There are also tips for which foods to choose, the servings size of each food and the best cooking methods. Also included are tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and body weight with physical activity.
what is one of the main messages of the canada food guide
to identify and promote a pattern of eating that meets nutrient needs and reduces the risk of nutrition - related chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease