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Article: The 2007 Canada's Food Guide: what does it mean for your practice?(EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE)
- Article from:
- Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene
- Article date:
- March 1, 2007
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2007 The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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NUTRITION HAS A PROFOUND EFFECT ON OUR HEALTH, including our oral and dental health. The 2007 edition of Canada's Food Guide, released on February 5 of this year, translates the latest science on nutrition and health into a practical pattern of eating. Following the Food Guide will help Canadians get the nutrients they need and reduce their risk of chronic disease. For dental hygienists, the release of this Food Guide offers an opportunity to renew interest in healthy eating among your clients. This article will give you an overview of the Food Guide's features, why and how it was revised, and some ideas for using this tool in your practice.
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