Nutrition Month Checklist March is Nutrition Month!

Nutrition Month Checklist
Aide-mémoire du Mois de la nutrition
March is Nutrition Month!
Mars est le Mois de la nutrition!
This year’s campaign focuses on
meal planning and preparing healthy
foods for the family. The Eastern
Ontario Health Unit offers are
variety of resources! Simply check
off all items that interest you and fax
your completed form back to the
Eastern Ontario Health Unit at
613-933-5121.
La campagne 2011 met l'accent sur la
planification et la préparation de repas sains
pour la famille, et le Bureau de santé de l'est
de l'Ontario (BSEO) vous propose tout un
éventail de ressources à ce sujet! Il vous
suffit de cocher, ci-dessous, les
présentations, ressources et programmes
qui vous intéressent, puis de télécopier le
présent formulaire au Bureau de santé de
l'est de l'Ontario en composant le
613-933-5121.
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For more information, call the
Eastern Ontario Health Unit at
613-933-1375 or at 1 800 267-7120.
Ask for Health Line.
Pour de plus amples renseignements,
communiquez avec le Bureau de santé de
l'est de l'Ontario au 613-933-1375 ou au
1 800 267-7120 et demandez la ligne Appelsanté.
LUNCH ‘N LEARNS
A registered dietitian from the EOHU will visit your workplace free of charge to speak on the following topics:
 Meal planning solutions made easy
If you’re tired of hearing “What’s for dinner?”, then this workshop is for you! A dietitian will provide you with
an overview of Canada’s Food Guide, the importance of regular meals and snacks, what constitutes a healthy
meal or snack, interactive menu planning exercises, as well as a recipe demonstration and tasting.
 Celebrate Food… from field to table! (Presentation from Dietitians of Canada)
A registered dietitian from the EOHU will provide you with information regarding Canadian food (farming,
organic foods, local foods, cost of healthy eating, processed foods, food labels, regulations, etc.). Depending on
your time and needs, you can request either the full presentation or a condensed version.
RESOURCES
You can order the following resources for your nutrition-themed bulletin board or to distribute to employees.
 Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide (number of copies EN: _____ FR: _____)
Learning more about Canada’s Food Guide will help you and your family know how much food you need, what
types of foods are better for you, and the importance of physical activity in your day (Health Canada).
 Ontario Fruits & Vegetables Availability Guide (number of copies EN: _____ FR: _____)
This tool will help you know when your Ontario fresh fruits and vegetables are available.
 Menu planner (number of copies EN: _____ FR: _____)
This tool, developed by Dairy Farmers of Canada, will help you plan your menus and provide choices from
each of the four food groups. Great to stick on your fridge!
OTHER
 Workplace make-over
Meet with a Registered Dietitian who can recommend different ways of supporting healthy eating choices at
work (e.g. educational activities, healthy choices in cafeterias, vending machines, healthy choices during
meetings).
 Eat Smart! Workplace Cafeteria Program
This program recognizes workplace cafeterias that offer high standards in nutrition and food safety.
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Workplace:___________________________________________________
City:_______________________
Contact person:____________________________________________________________________________
Phone number:____________________ Ext. ________ E-mail:_____________________________________