
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 […]

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 […]

Policy Briefing Note Summary: Bill 216 – Food Literacy for Students Act, 2020
June 30, 2021
With support from 35 Canadian organizations, this policy briefing note: Examines the concept of food literacy comprehensively by defining the concept and developing a food literacy framework; Outlines key recommendations, considerations, and opportunities for roll-out; Examines desired food literacy competencies; Identifies food literacy links and gaps […]

7 Key Findings on The Benefits of Healthy School Meals for All
June 22, 2021
This infographic presents the 7 key findings from a systematic review that reveals how healthy school meals for all benefit students and schools.

Assessing the existing evidence base on school food and nutrition policies: a scoping review
June 21, 2021
This report by the World Health Organization presents the results of a scoping review conducted in 2019 to identify and map existing evidence on the effects of school food and nutrition policies on health-related outcomes in children of school age. School-based food and nutrition interventions were […]

Feeding Your Baby
April 12, 2021
This resource includes information to help parents and caregivers of babies six months to one year: know when their baby is ready for solid foods, how to introduce new foods and textures, foods and beverages to offer, feeding tips and more. This consumer facing resource was […]

Mettez la main à la pâte!
April 8, 2021
This booklet includes over 20 recipes for healthier baked goods that comply with the Ministry of Education’s School Food and Beverage Policy (PPM/150). It can be used by parents, students, school councils, community volunteers and school staff for making baked goods to be sold in schools […]

Bake It Up
April 8, 2021
This booklet includes over 20 recipes for healthier baked goods that comply with the Ministry of Education’s School Food and Beverage Policy (PPM/150). It can be used by parents, students, school councils, community volunteers and school staff for making baked goods to be sold in schools. […]