Be Aware – of the benefits of healthy eating at work

Fact Sheets:

• Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
  This guide has recommendations and practical tips. Link to Health Canada’s website for interactive tools and information. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Métis is also available.
• How Fats Fit ... In A Healthy Diet
  Some fat is needed in our diets, but it definitely depends on the type.
• Healthy Eating is in Store For You - Food Labelling
  Five fact sheets about nutrition information on food labels are included. colour | black and white | Français en couleurs | en noir et blanc These fact sheets can be used with the five food Labelling quizzes (See Make it Easy) (Sixth sheet is for diabetics, not general use.)
• Nutrition Facts: To Help You Make Informed Food Choices
  A colourful tear sheet that explains a Nutrition Facts label on a can and lists the benefits of learning to read food labels. Order with accompanying poster (see below) from Health Canada.
• Healthy Eating at Work
  A comprehensive overview of the benefits of promoting healthy eating activities for the workplace and a list of activity suggestions.

Newsletter Inserts

• Healthy Eating Tip of the Day
  Brief healthy eating messages that can be posted on bulletin boards or distributed to employees via e-bulletins, newsletters, or pay slip inserts.
• Animated Healthy Living Tips
  Inspire employees by using these animated tips.

Posters and Brochures

• Nutrition Facts: to Help You Make Informed Choices
  A colourful poster that shows a Nutrition Facts label on a can and lists the benefits of learning to read food labels. Order poster and accompanying fact sheet (see above) from Health Canada. First Nations Poster also available.
• Healthy Eating is in Store For You - Food Labelling
  Five fact sheets that can be used as mini-posters along with the quizzes (See Make it Easy). These fact sheets show how to use the information on food labels to make healthy choices. (Sixth mini-poster is for diabetics, not general use.)
• March is Nutrition Month
  Posters, fact sheets and activity ideas for the Dietitians of Canada annual nutrition awareness campaign. New theme and resources each year.