Health Canada

16 datasets found
  • Open Data

    The 2008-2022 Total Diet Study Food Consumption Tables (2015 CCHS-Nutrition)

    The 2008-2022 Total Diet Study Food Consumption Tables show the daily consumption of each Total Diet Study (TDS) food composite for various age-sex groups. The source for these consumption data is the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey-Nutrition Component (2015 CCHS-Nutrition). When paired...
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    Classification of products under the Food and Drugs Act (F&DA)

    The Food and Drugs Act (F&DA) and its regulations serve as a basis for the classification of drugs, devices, food, and cosmetics. The definitions of "food," "drug," "cosmetic" and "device" in section 2 of the F&DA, and the definition of "natural health product" (NHP) in section 1 of the...
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    Food and Nutrition Surveillance in Canada: An Environmental Scan

    A healthy diet, nutritional well-being, and a safe nutritious food supply are essential contributors to a healthy productive population. The result is lower health care and social costs, and better quality of life for all Canadians.
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    Food and Nutrition - The full list

    Series of topical and brief publications produced by Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada for the public, media and special interest groups.
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    Food and nutrition

    Safe food and good nutrition are important to Canadians. Maintaining the safety of Canada's food supply is a shared responsibility among government, industry and consumers. Eating a nutritious and balanced diet is one of the best ways to protect and promote good health.
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    Halloween food safety

    All kids should be careful before eating trick-or-treat goodies at Halloween -- especially those with allergies and sensitivities. Here are some key safety tips.
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    Safe school lunches

    While there are food safety tips that you should follow to avoid food poisoning, it's also important to remember allergy awareness when you are packing lunches. If your children pack their own lunches, you should help them understand how to handle food safely and be aware of food allergies.
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    Holiday food safety

    Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. You can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness for your family and friends during the holiday season by following some basic food safety tips.
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    Canadian Nutrient File, 2015

    Canada's national food composition database reporting the amount of nutrients in foods commonly consumed in Canada.
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    Health Canada
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