In October 2025, Consumer Reports, an American organization, published their findings that many protein powders sold in the United States of America (USA) had concerning amounts of lead in them. The safe intake levels defined by Consumer Reports are lower than the safe intake levels determined by Health Canada and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). PEN Team asked: what data are these organizations using to determine their safe intake levels, and why do they differ?

This client fact sheet provides information and recipes for increasing energy and protein intake.

  2025-09-10 - Handout

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding infant formula.

  2022-12-20 - Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

This consumer fact sheet provides a brief explanation of lactose and lactose intolerance and lists the lactose content of a variety of food items.

  2023-12-13 - Handout