Super Foods
The term “superfood” refers to foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal
Read More
Calculating Added Sugar
Calculating the Added Sugars Limit for Breakfast Cereals in the Child and Adult
Read More
Child Nutrition (CN) labels & Product Formulation Statements (PFS)
Child Nutrition (CN) Labels: a voluntary label that food manufacturers can choose to
Read More
Plant-Based Diets
A plant-based diet is a diet consisting of mainly plant foods such as beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, fruits and vegetables. Many plant-based
Read More
Protect Your Family from the Effects of Lead
Good nutrition is one way to protect your family. Lead is a metal that our bodies don’t need. Too much lead in our
Read More
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (or omega-3s) are a type of unsaturated fat and are considered essential nutrients. Omega-3s are important for all the
Read More
Carb Counting Basics
Carbohydrates (“carbs”) are a macronutrient, providing the body with a large amount of nutrients it needs. Once eaten, carbs are converted into glucose,
Read More
Home Playground Safety Checklist
Use this simple checklist to help make sure your home playground is a safe place to play.
Read More