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About
Health Check
Health Check is a not-for-profit food information program managed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and designed to help you make healthy food choices. The Health Check symbol can be found on grocery products and restaurant menus.  When you see this symbol you can trust that the food or menu item has been reviewed by the Foundation's dietitians and is a healthy choice. Make sure you check for the Heart and Stroke Foundation name in the symbol since there are many different symbols on food packaging and menus. Healthy eating contributes to overall health! Health Check makes healthy choices easier by helping you quickly identify products that can contribute to a healthy diet. Each Health Check food or menu item has a brief statement on the package/menu that tells you why it is a part of a healthy diet. Plus, you can trust that your choice meets specific nutrient criteria based on Canada's Food Guide. The program is meant, to help all family members aged two years and over achieve an overall healthy diet. If you have specific dietary needs you should speak to your family physician. This Web site is filled with helpful tips on healthy eating, active living and leading an overall healthy lifestyle. It also includes many recipes reviewed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Dietitians. We hope you enjoy it. Check for Health Check...helping you make healthy choices. |
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, January 08, 2008 ) |
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