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… Canada’s Food Guide FAQs … The updated Canada’s food guide (CFG) was released in January of … evidence-based suite of tools that provides food and eating information and guidance for … professionals since the release of the 2019 food guide. These questions are intended to …
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… Food Allergies … Condition Basics What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods … treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than …
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… Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling … illness? foodborne illness (also called food poisoning) is an illness caused by eating … and eggs, but they can spread to any type of food. They can also grow on food that's left …
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… Food Safety: Preparing … the refrigerator or microwave. If you thaw food in the refrigerator, be sure juices do not drip onto other food. Place these foods on the lowest shelf, never above ready-to-eat foods. Cook food immediately after thawing. Handling food …
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… Health Claims on Food Labels … Overview Food makers can make health claims about … the claims must be approved by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Health claims may be statements like: "This food is a good source of calcium. Adequate …
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… Food Safety: Storing … Overview Storing food promptly and correctly can help prevent … at or below -18 °C (0 °F). Don't leave food out too long. Refrigerate or freeze meat, … to 4 days. Don't pack your refrigerator with food. Cool air must circulate to keep food …
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… Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes … Overview When a food comes in a package, it's helpful to look … Start with the "% Daily Value" column on the food label. A food is considered low in a specific nutrient …
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… Eating in Children: Things That Influence Food Choices … for several reasons, including: Available food choices. If candy and soft drinks are … have a lot of salt, sugar, or fat. Fast-food restaurants offer large portions that can …
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… Food Safety: Serving … Overview You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when serving food. Keep hot foods hot [ 60°C (140°F) or … containers to cool rapidly. Do not reheat food that is contaminated. Reheating does not …
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… Diabetes: Using Canada's Food Guide … Actionset Overview Using Canada's Food Guide is a simple way to plan meals and … your drink of choice. How to use Canada's Food Guide Canada's Food Guide can be used to …
