HNU 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Margarine, Exact Sciences, Winter Squash
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1938: first food guidelines canada ever released were the recommended. Nutrient intakes (rnis: specified the amount of essential nutrients needed to meet the needs of most canadians. 1942: canada"s first food guide, canada"s official food rules: drew many of its recommendations from the standards from the rnis. Canadian guidelines have converged with similar american guidelines. Used guidelines based on dietary reference intakes (dris) The latest version, released in 2007, is entitled eating well with canada"s. Food guide: includes specific recommendations for both genders at various life stages and stresses the importance of incorporating physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition recommendations are developed to address the nutritional concern of the population and help individual meet their nutrient needs: for example, different recommendations based on age, physical activi- ty, etc. In individuals, includes analysis of food and nutrient intake, physical health, medical and family history, and lifestyle.
