Enjoy a variety of foods.
Emphasize cereals, breads, other grain products, vegetables, and fruits.
Choose lower-fat dairy products, leaner meats, and foods prepared with little or no fat.
Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular physical activity and healthy eating.
Limit salts, alcohol, and caffeine.
The Canadian diet should provide energy consistent with the maintenance of body weight within the recommended range.
The Canadian diet should include essential nutrients in amounts recommended.
The Canadian diet should include no more than 30% of energy as fat (33 grams/1,000 calories or 39 grams/5,000 kilojoules) and no more than 10% as saturated fat (11 grams/1,000 [...]
Aim for illness – Aim for healthy weight. Be physically active each day.
Build a healthy base – Let the Pyramid guide your food choices. Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole gains. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Keep food safe to eat.
Choose sensibly – Choose a diet that is low [...]
