A Guided Tour of

Canadas Food
Guide
Grade 4 Health
Mr. J. Hill
August 2014
What is the
Canada Food
Guide?
History of Canadas Food Guide
Food For Thought Melanie Nagy, CBC, The National.
July 31, 2012. Youtube.com
6
6
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
6
6
Vegetables and Fruit
6 servings
Grain Products
6 servings
Milk and Alternatives
3-4
servings
Meat and Alternatives
1-2
servings
Tips for Eating Well
LIMIT FOODS HIGH IN CALORIES AND FAT
EAT THE RECOMMENDED AMOUNT
AND TYPE OF FOOD EACH DAY
Keep Yourself Active!
References and Links
Health Canada (2012). Food and Nutrition. Canadas Food Guide. Retrieved from
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/order-commander/index-eng.php#a1
CBC, The National (2012, July 31). Food for thought [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vxbz4THKIE&list=PLMBcEVuT4oJaK36KsX6dcBGWUuZtXEEiB&index=1
Yandall, Patrick (2013). Steady from here. [Recorded by Patrick Yandall]. On A New Day. Freeplaymusic, BMI.
Food image retrieved from
http://healthyweightdoctor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/iStock_000018182227XSmall-394x300.jpg
Contact Health Canada with Canadas Food Guide questions or to obtain a copy at:
Publications Health Canada
Ottawa, ON. K1A 0K9
Email: publications@hc-sc.gc.ca
Tel: 1-866-225-0709