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Canada's Food Guide Canada's Food

Guide to Healthy Eating is designed to help Canadians make wise food choices. The Food Guide translates the science of healthy eating into a practical pattern of food choices that meets nutrient needs, promotes health and minimizes the risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases. For more on this, please visit: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index_e.html

The big risk of diabetes: heart disease Preventing heart disease should be a priority for anyone living with diabetes. To read the article, please visit the Canadian Health Network (CHN) at: http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1161537437080&pagename=CHN-RCS/CHNResource/CHNResourcePageTemplate&c=CHNResource *************************************************************** It's Your Seniors and Aging - Vision Care As people get older, it is normal for their vision to change. The effects of aging on vision can range from mildly irritating changes to serious eye diseases. However, there are steps you can take to preserve your eyesight and improve your vision – an important part of staying safe and independent. For more information go to: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/life-vie/seniors-aines_vc-sv_e.html

Obesity The number of Canadians who are overweight or obese has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. Obesity is a risk factor in a number of chronic diseases. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is important to reduce the risk of those diseases and improve overall health. For more information go to: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/life-vie/obes_e.html

Seniors and Aging - Assistive Devices As age advances, some seniors experience discomfort or fear when doing activities they enjoyed in their younger years. If this is happening to you, an assistive device may help you overcome your difficulties. Assistive devices are items that ease the strains of daily activities at home, at work, or at play. They include medical equipment, mobility aids, information technologies, practical aids, and gadgets to suit many different needs. These devices can help you improve your quality of life and maintain your sense of independence. For more information go to: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/life-vie/seniors-aines_ad-af_e.html

Laser Eye Surgery for Vision Correction - Update Thousands of Canadians are turning to laser eye surgery to correct their vision and eliminate their dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Laser eye surgery is the most commonly practiced procedure to correct vision problems caused by refractive errors, including myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism (distorted vision when looking at objects at any distance). Like all medical procedures, laser eye surgery provides benefits, but poses risks. For more information go to: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/med/surgery-chirurgie_e.html

Safe Use of Arts and Crafts Materials - Update Some artists and craftspeople might assume that all arts materials are safe to work with, based on the simple fact that the materials are readily available. However, some of these materials can pose a hazard if you do not follow all of the safety instructions on the product label. If you are an artist or craftsperson, you may be working with materials that have the potential to harm your health. It is important to protect yourself by taking proper precautions, whether you are working with these materials to earn money or simply for your own enjoyment. For more information go to: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/prod/arts_e.html

Eat Right…Live Well

Super Size is not the right size: I’m sure we have all hear and seen these words, «  Would you like to super size your order for a just a $1.99 more? «  Now that may sound like one is getting a big meal bonus for a few bucks…but What you are really getting is a lot more calories…The Canadian Food guide list in right size portions our daily need at about 1,777 calories . When we super-size our portions that same meal menu it jumps total number of calories on average to 3,736 per day …Larger size’s means more calories Ex: average muffin should have 210 calories ..today’s jumbo muffins often hit 460 calories….a large 12in turkey sandwich 820 calories compared to the recommended daily portion 6 in size coming in at 320 calories... ..So plan your meals right …we often do not have to cut back on meals ..just the size of our meals our on plates to stay healthier and fit….Ps do not think by going for a long walk after a super size meal you will wear away those extra size fries ….One would need to walk almost Three and half hours just to burn of the calories that an order of extra size fries and a Big Coke provide …Not even my dog Jj likes to walk that Long ..Be Wise ..Eat right Eat well.