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Based on the available evidence, Health Canada has translated the science on food and health into evidence-informed Guiding Principles and Recommendations for application in the Canadian context (Table 1).
The Guiding Principles and Recommendations provide a foundation for healthy eating that promotes health and reduces the risk of nutrition-related chronic disease. Health Canada recognizes that Canadians may occasionally have foods and beverages outside these recommendations; less healthy choices high in sodium, sugars, or saturated fat will be consumed at times. What matters most is what people eat on a regular basis.
Individuals with special dietary requirements may need additional guidance from a health care professional.
Table 1: Proposed Guiding Principles, Recommendations and Considerations
Health Canada recommends:
Health Canada recommends:
Health Canada recommends: