- Child, Youth & Family Health
- Before the Baby is Born
- Baby's First Year
- Preschool (1-3)
- School Age (4-9)
- Youth
- Child Health - General Topics
- Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
- Allergies to Food
- Bonding with Your Child
- Breastfeeding
- Bullying Prevention
- Child Care
- Child Immunization
- Children with Special Needs
- Discipline Your Child
- Family Visitor Program
- Formula Feeding
- Growth Charts
- Head Lice
- Healthy Children Info Line
- Mealtime Struggles and Prevention
- Oral Health
- Positive Parenting
- School Based Programs
- Weaning Baby or Toddler
- Healthy Living & Health Protection
- Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
- Air Quality
- Alcohol & Drug Use
- Alcohol Related Topics
- Drug Related Topics
- Drug Use, Drinking & Driving
- Effects of Alcohol & Drug Use
- Information for Parents & Youth
- Information for Professionals
- Prevention & Treatment Resources
- Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Substance Use
- Profile of Those Who Drink & Use Drugs
- Safe Party Planning
- Where to Get Help
- Bed Bugs
- Cancer Prevention
- Dental Health
- Domestic Violence
- Emergency Medical Services
- Environmental Health
- Food Safety & Inspection Results
- Infection Control in Institutions
- Infectious Diseases
- Lyme Disease
- Nutrition
- Older Adults
- Physical Activity
- Rabies
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- Sexual Health
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- Travel Health
- Water Quality
- West Nile Virus
- Workplace Health
- Clinics, Classes & Events
- Clinics
- Classes & Education
- Building on Your Strengths (B.O.Y.S.)
- CAN-BIKE
- Families & Schools Together (FAST)
- Food Safety Certificate
- Girl Time
- Growing Bodies Open Minds
- Growing Healthy Two-gether
- Me? Breastfeed?
- Nobody's Perfect
- Prenatal Classes for Youth
- Preparing for Parenthood
- Puberty Education Workshops for Teachers
- Routine Universal Comprehensive Screening
- Events & Health Fairs
- Research, Resources & Publications
- Partners & Professionals
Food Skills
Here you will find information on wisely planning and storing nutrition-rich seasonal products, determine your nutritional needs, read nutrition labels, eat right with recipes for delicious meals complete with nutrition information, etc.
Resources
Food Skills of Waterloo Region Adults
Research study on how skilled Waterloo Region adults are in preparing the foods they eat.
Freezing Fruit
Extend the growing season by freezing some local fruit. This recipe card provides easy to follow instructions on how to do it.
Freezing Vegetables
Extend the growing season by freezing some local vegetables. This recipe card provides easy to follow instructions on how to do it.
Healthy Eating is in Store for You
A resource from Dietitians of Canada to educate consumers about Nutrition Facts tables, Nutrition Claims and Ingredient Labels.
Put an End to Portion Distortion
Exactly how much does your favourite cup or cereal bowl hold? Does it meet, or exceed your nutritional needs? Triumph over creeping weight gain by putting an end to portion distortion!
Website Links
EATracker
EATracker assesses your food choices and provides personalized feedback on your total intake of energy (calories) and essential nutrients and compares this to what is recommended for your age, gender, and activity level. It also determines your body mass index (BMI) and provides information to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
EatRight Ontario My Meal Planner
From EatRight Ontario a personalized menu planner to help you find healthy meal plans for the whole family.
EatRight Ontario Recipes
Nutritious and delicious recipes, complete with nutrition information.
Healthy Eating is in Store for You
From the Canadian Diabetes Association and Dietitians of Canada, fact sheets on label reading in English, French, Chinese, Punjabi and Spanish, frequently asked questions and an interactive grocery store tour
Nutrition Labelling
Health Canada's website on mandatory food labelling helping Canadians make healthy and informed choices about the foods they buy and eat.
