Did you know?
Youth obesity rates have tripled over the past 25 years.
Obesity is the second leading preventable cause of death after cigarette smoking.
Canadian data shows low intakes for most of the food groups in Canada’s Food Guide, for both girls and boys in most grade levels.
Atlantic Canadians eat less vegetables and fruit than other Canadians. Only a third of Atlantic Canadians eat enough vegetables and fruit for good health.
Consumption of vegetables and fruit helps prevent many diseases and promotes good health.
Eating dinners as a family is associated with healthy food intake patterns, including more vegetables and fruit, less fried food and soft drinks, as well as higher fiber and nutrient intakes from food.
The increase in portion sizes has contributed to childhood obesity.
Info was sourced from the Government of New Brunswick, Health Canada and the Health & Education Research Group.