Nutrient Criteria
An archived page from the former Health Check nutrition program site. Kept because other sites still link here. Not part of HealthCheck.org's imaging services.
The Health Check nutrient criteria are developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’ registered dietitians based on recommendations in Canada’s Food Guide and are reviewed on a regular basis. The criteria are evidence-based. They are supported by research and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Other factors that influence the criteria include
- evolving scientific evidence
- advice of volunteer experts on the Health Check Technical Advisory Committee
- policy directions of the Foundation
- purchasing patterns of Canadians
- market realities.