This is Canada's new and updated food guide. Analyze each of the sections of the food groups.

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Do you notice anything different about the new food guide compared to the old one?

cANADA'S foOD gUIDE

Key messages of the Food Guide

• have plenty of vegetables and fruits

• eat protein foods

• make water your drink of choice

• choose whole grain foods

• be mindful of your eating habits

• cook more often

• enjoy your food

• eat meals with others

• use food labels

• limit highly processed foods

• marketing can influence your food choices

• What are some of the non-traditional/diverse foods found in each section?

• What non-dairy sources of calcium are there?

• What vegetarian sources of protein are there?

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Diverse foods

The Canada Food Guide recommends certain portions and serving sizes for each food group. Take note of each and consider why this is factored into the food guide.

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​Serving Sizes