Raising Our Healthy Kids Videos - Media Literacy and Food Marketing
One minute videos for parents and care providers about media literacy and food marketing to children. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada and Alberta Health Services with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.
2023-08-24 –
Audio/Visual
Brand Names, Taglines and Health Symbols on Food Packaging
A fact sheet, as part of a series, for parents, guardians and educators and developed based on a University of Calgary research project, on how brand names, taglines and health symbols influence children’s eating behaviour.
2023-08-21 – Handout
Cost Saving Meal Tips
A fact sheet from Queensland Health, Nutrition Education Materials Online (NEMO) for consumers providing helpful tips for saving money on food.
2021-10-29 –
Handout
Food Skills (Video)
Short, one minute video developed for parents about the importance of developing food skills for their school aged children. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada, Alberta Health Services and with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.
2023-02-02 –
Audio/Visual
Cooking with Kids of Different Ages
Information from Unlockfood.ca from Dietitians of Canada for parents on healthy meals and snacks ideas to make with their children. Outlines the benefits of cooking with kids with different ages.
2019-09-24 –
Handout
Importance of Food Skills
This section from Health Canada’s Canada’s Dietary Guidelines outlines the importance of food skills to navigate the food environment and support health eating.
2020-08-17 –
Handout