Sodium Detector
An interactive consumer tool from Health Canada to find out the amount of sodium in a variety of foods.
2021-07-15 –
Other
Dietary Fats Infographic
An infographic developed by the European Food Information Council (EFIC) explaining the different types of dietary fat and how they affect our health. Available in English, French, German. Italian and Spanish.
2016-09-06 –
Other
How to Measure My Blood Pressure
Written instructions from Hypertension Canada showing individuals how to measure their own blood pressure. Includes access to a monitoring log.
2022-07-21 –
Audio/Visual
DASH Eating Plan
Consumer information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute on the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. The site provides access to related tools such as sample menus, recipes, heart healthy dishes, meal planning and food tracking tools and shopping lists.
2024-02-23 –
Client Education Tools
Body Mass Index (BMI) Nomogram - Adult
This tool from Health Canada allows consumers to calculate body mass index (BMI) using their height and weight values and then assess health risk classification according to their BMI. Link provided to a public Question and Answer (Q & A) section.
2022-07-18 –
Calculations/algorithm
International Cocoa Organization
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) provides information on international cocoa agreements, statistics, and information about growing, harvesting and processing cocoa.
2017-06-13 – Website
Physical Activity Guidelines – United Kingdom
Gov.UK provides physical activity guidelines and reviews for all age groups, people with physical disabilities, pregnancy and women after childbirth.
2022-05-09 –
Client Education Tools