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Do You Know Your ABC’s (pdf) This resource provides key healthy eating principles. Athletes Eating Well for Vegetarian Athletes (pdf) Find out key factors to consider for a vegetarian meal plan for athletes. Training Diets for Athletes (pdf) What to eat and drink when you are training for athletics. Vitamins and Minerals for Athletes (pdf) Find out more about athlete’s needs for Iron, B-vitamins, Calcium and Vitamin D. The Scoop on Sports Supplements (pdf) Find the scoop on creatine, glucosamine and caffeine in this helpful fact sheet.
Beverage Basics Beverage Basics for Adults - colour Beverage Basics for Adults - black & white Dietary Fibre Fantastic Fibre – Boost Your Intake (pdf) Information about the importance of fibre, how much to eat and how to get more; fibre content of common foods and label reading. Fast Foods Fast Food Options (pdf) This fact sheet provides tips to help you find healthier choices when eating out. Fat Dietary Fat - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (pdf) This fact sheet provides information on the different types of dietary fats. Fish A Guide to Eating Fish for Women, Children and Families (pdf) Information about the importance of fish, and which types of fish are healthy for you and the environment. Healthy Weights Losing Weight Without Going on a Diet (pdf) This fact sheet provides tips on achieving a healthy weight. Iron Iron Works (pdf) Includes information on the iron needs of children and adults, food sources of iron and iron-boosting tips. Salt/Sodium Cutting Back on Salt – What you can do (pdf) Information about salt and where it is found; how to cut back on salt; shopping, cooking and dining tips. Supplements Do I Need a Vitamin or Mineral Supplement? (pdf) A guide to what nutrients you consume from foods as well as those that you may need to supplement in your diet. Trans Fat Top 5 Things You need to Know About Trans Fat (pdf) Explains why trans fats are harmful and how to avoid them in your diet. Vegetarian Eating The Vegetarian Way of Life (pdf) This pamphlet discusses the nutritional basics about being a healthy vegetarian. Vitamin D Vitamin D (pdf) Vitamin D is best known for its role in keeping bones healthy, but it also helps to keep the body healthy in many other ways. Women Nutrition Check Up for Women (pdf) Test your nutrition knowledge for women throughout all stages of life Women Take on Healthy Eating (pdf) This fact sheet provides challenges for women to ensure they are meeting their nutritional needs to prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis. Additional Online Nutrition Resources Anaphylaxis Canada A website dedicated to helping people with severe allergies. Leslie Beck Leslie Beck’s Globe and Mail Column Leslie is recognized by the media as an authority on nutrition and food issues and is an experienced communicator in television, radio and print media. Sodium101.ca A resource for consumers on sodium, including label reading, health effects and tips for reducing sodium intakes. Trans Fats Health Canada’s website provides information on trans fats, including frequently asked questions, and information on the trans fat task force. Additional Online Resources Link to additional resources Back to Nutrition