Canadian Policies
What does the new Canada Food Guide recommend Canadians eat more of for better health?
It recommends eating more fruits and vegetables.
What type of visual does the new Canada Food Guide suggest using to make the guide more accessible to a broader range of Canadians?
Suggests visuals of affordable food alternatives to make it more accesible
What is food security described as?
Availability, accessibility, affordability and appropriateness of foods for households
What environmental change does the new Canada's Food Guide achieve by changing its dietary recommendations?
By omitting the old recommendations of daily servings of daily servings of meat and daily
What does the early draft of the 2019 Canada Food Guide indicate about the number of food groups compared to earlier versions?
It indicated that the number of food groups would be reduced.
In 2007 what food group had people worried it was suggesting too much of it?
Meat and Dairy
What critical issue does the article identify as a barrier to following the new dietary guidelines recommended by Canada's Food Guide?
Which international figure highlighted the severity of food insecurity in Canada during a 2013 visit?
Olivier de Schutter highlighted the food insecurity
What does Brazil's 2014 food guide suggest for sustainability?
Reducing processed foods, and increasing culturally appropriate foods that support social and environmental sustainability
What future challenge, linked to climate change and agricultural practices, does the article highlight that the food guide needs to address?
Transition to post-carbon food systems is an issue that the guide needs to address
What does the article suggest the Food Guide should include to acknowledge cultural diversity and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples?
It suggests that we include healthy food that is culturally appropriate like incorporating Indigenous Foods
What is Food sovereignty?
Food sovereignty is the right to healthy, sustainable and culturally appropriate food, and for communities to define their food systems.
What does the article suggest is necessary to support a sustainable dietary future in the context of Canada's Food Guide?
Increasing public literacy about the links between health, and environmental impacts of agriculture is neccesary
According to the article, what significant influence on the Canada Food Guide remains a concern despite updates to dietary recommendations?
The influence of the meat and dairy industry is a concern.
In 2007 what did the food guide suggest was equal to one serving of fruit?
Half a cup of fruit juice