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    Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods

    Published by Health Canada, the Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods (NVSCF) booklet provides Canadians with a resource that lists 19 nutrients for 1000 of the most commonly consumed foods in Canada.
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    Nutrition claims

    There are two types of nutrition claims on foods: nutrient content claims and health claims. These claims must also follow certain rules from Health Canada to make sure that they are consistent and not misleading.
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    Nutrition Labelling Online Course

    Today's food environment can make it challenging for Canadians to make healthier food choices, but using labels can help. To improve understanding of food labels, Health Canada's Food Directorate has launched the Nutrition Labelling Online Course.
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    Health claims: what they mean

    Health claims are statements about the helpful effects of a certain food consumed within a healthy diet on a person's health.
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    Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods

    For this reason we have produced this booklet entitled Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods. This publication lists the nutrients most relevant in terms of public health and contribution to the food supply of 1100 of the most commonly consumed foods in - Canada.
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    Canadian Cannabis Survey 2021: Summary

    The aim of the CCS is to obtain detailed information about the habits of people who use cannabis and behaviours relative to cannabis use.
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    Does cannabis use increase the risk of developing psychosis or schizophrenia?

    In light of cannabis use being legalized in Canada for people over 18 years old (or 19 in some provinces and territories), understanding the associated risks of its use is critical to help Canadians make informed decision about their own health.
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