How nutrition effects mental well-being in school-aged children and youth
August 3, 2022
The evidence review was conducted by the Ontario Dietitians in Public Health to inform public health practice and to understand the effects of nutrition and nutrition strategies on mental well-being in school-aged children and youth.
Food marketing exposure and power and their associations with food-related attitudes, beliefs and behaviours: a narrative review
August 3, 2022
This World Health Organization (WHO) review extends the findings of the 2009 WHO review by adding evidence and perspectives on more contemporary types of marketing, reflecting the growth in internet use and food marketing via digital and social media over the last decade. It confirms that […]
What are the Implications of COVID-19 on the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program & Food Security Rates?
February 2, 2022
View this webinar recording hosted by Nutrition Connections to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our agricultural sector, including seasonal agricultural workers, farmers, and the food supply. Hear from a panel of speakers who discuss the relationship between health and equity when it comes to […]
Beverage Intakes in Ontario: What Do We Know?
February 2, 2022
This report provides information on the beverage intakes of Ontarians over the age of two, based on the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2015 nutrition component. Patterns of beverage consumption in Ontario have not previously been reported and are similar to national results. Examining and identifying […]
Eating in Ontario: What do we know?
February 2, 2022
Watch this webinar to hear about the findings of two 2021 reports warning of the long-term health risks, and the potential impacts on our healthcare system if steps are not taken to address unhealthy eating trends and strengthen food literacy in Ontario. In this presentation, nutrients […]
A New Tool to Assess Feeding in Childhood
February 2, 2022
Listen to this webinar to hear from world renowned speaker and authority on feeding and eating Ellyn Satter, of the Ellyn Satter Institute. During this webinar, Ellyn introduced her newly released validated tool which measures the Satter Division of Responsibility in Feeding (sDOR) for children 2-6 […]
Diabetes Canada 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada
October 28, 2021
The Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines are intended to guide practice; inform general patterns of care; enhance diabetes prevention efforts in Canada; and reduce the burden of diabetes complications. The intended users of these guidelines are all health-care professionals that are involved in the management of […]
Basic carbohydrate counting for diabetes management
October 28, 2021
This document reflects the 2018 Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines and describes how to count carbohydrates to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
Diabetes Canada Position Statement for People With Types 1 and 2 Diabetes Who Fast During Ramadan
October 25, 2021
This is the first Canadian position statement on the topic of Ramadan fasting and diabetes. It provides guidance for Canadian health-care providers to help maintain the health and safety of their Muslim patients during Ramadan fasting. It is meant to complement Diabetes Canada’s Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Food and nutrition highlights 2020: Helping you maintain and improve your health
October 14, 2021
The second annual Food and Nutrition Highlights 2020 Report provides an overview of the work Health Canada undertook in 2020 to support healthy eating, food safety and innovation, as well as how Health Canada contributed to the Government of Canada’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic.