The Toronto Public Health website is full of information and resources about healthy eating. Check out the following:
www.toronto.ca/health/az_index.htm
An A to Z listing of Toronto Public Health publications and resources including information specific to healthy eating and body image.
www.toronto.ca/health/nm_index.htm
A series of fact sheets on a variety of nutrition topics.
www.toronto.ca/health/vegetablesandfruit/index.htm
Tips, facts, recipes, parent newsletters and other information about fruit and vegetables.
http://www.toronto.ca/health/healthymeasures/
Healthy Measures program encourages people to be active, eat well and be yourself. Visit this web site and complete the Healthy Measures daily check list to see how you can add small steps to create a healthier, more energized you.
www.toronto.ca/health/children/healthy_weights.htm
Information about healthy weights for kids and the importance of positive parental role modeling.
www.toronto.ca/health/who_are_you.htm
Information about an interactive display promoting healthy body image for males and females 11-13 years of age.
www.toronto.ca/health/healthy_eating/index.htm
Information about a resource that supports healthy eating environments in schools.
www.toronto.ca/health/dhe_index.htm
Information about 'Discover Healthy Eating', a curriculum support resource for elementary school teachers.
app.toronto.ca/food2/index.jsp
DineSafe provides information on conditions found in food premises at the time of the most recent Toronto Public Health inspection (part of the Toronto Public Health Food Premises Inspection and Disclosure system).
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Other useful nutrition links include:
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
Health Canada’s website. Health related information including that on Canada’s Food Guide under the food and nutrition section. Try to create your own food guide by visiting: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index_e.html.
www.eatrightontario.ca
Eat Right Ontario – Registered Dietitians provide advice on healthy eating through website, email or telephone information service (articles, recipes, meal planning, tips).
www.dietitians.ca
Dietitians of Canada - provides information and program materials related to healthy eating, body image, self esteem and physical activity.
www.healthycanadians.ca
Healthy Canadians is a web site developed to provide Canadians easy access to Government of Canada health-related promotional campaigns.
www.healthyontario.com
Healthy Ontario provides Ontarians with a world-leading web destination for trusted health information, services and advice for healthier living.
www.milknutrition.org
Dairy Farmers of Ontario - information, education resources, milk program, recipes.
www.breakfastforlearning.ca
Breakfast For Learning – healthy eating resources and program materials for child nutrition programs, parents and volunteers.
www.heartandstroke.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation website where you will find information on healthy lifestyle choices including lots of great healthy eating recipes.
www.quakerheart.ca
Quaker Oats Canada website helping women lead heart healthy lifestyles. The site includes feature articles, tips, quizzes and even an “Ask the Expert” section where leading health experts answer your questions.
www.everactive.org
Website of Ever Active Schools, supporting the creation of healthy active school communities.
www.5to10aday.com
Canadian Produce Marketing Association - information regarding produce, recipes and nutrition information.
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/conferences/calend/index_e.html
Health Canada’s Calendar of Health Promotion Days listing health-related days, weeks and months that have been announced by recognized health organizations and are recognized throughout the health professional community.
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