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Cyber Nutrition:

It's a jungle out there: a nutrition information jungle, that is! From books and magazines to TV and the Internet, there is something on just about every food and nutrition topic. Who and what can you really believe?

The next time you read or hear nutrition news, consider these 5 red-alert questions:

1. Are there any promises made for a quick fix or instant cure?
2. Does the claim sound too good to be true?
3. Do you have to buy any special products?
4. Is the recommendation based on personal success stories or testimonials?
5. Does the advice contradict Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating?

If you answered yes to any of the questions, chances are the information is not trustworthy. Miraculous promises and claims about special products are just too good to be true.

Remember also that information on the Internet is not screened or regulated and it should never be taken as health advice or self-treatment. It can however, provide helpful background information to discuss with your health care professional. While there are many reliable nutrition web sites, there are many that have mis-information. Judge the information you read by using the 5 Red Alert questions.

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Allergies:

• http://www.aaia.ca/
  Allergy/Asthma Information Association
• http://www.anaphylaxis.ca/
  Anaphylaxis Canada
• http://www.foodallergy.org
  The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
• http://www.allallergy.net/purpose.htm#editor
  All Allergy

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Celiacs:

• http://www.celiac.ca/englishcca/ccaenglish.html
  Canadian Celiac Association
• http://www.penny.ca/
  Celiac Canada Store
• http://www.glutenfree.com/
  The Gluten-Free Pantry
• http://www.csaceliacs.org/
  Celiac Sprue Association

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Diabetes:

• http://www.diabetes.ca/managingdiabetes/
  Canadian Diabetes Association
• http://www.diabeticcooking.com/DCRecipes/150/2546001150.htm
  Diabetic Cooking

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Eating Disorders:

• http://www.anred.com/
  Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc
• http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=337
  National Eating Disorders Association
• http://www.nedic.ca/
  National Eating Disorders Information Centre
• http://www.hugs.com/
  Hugs for Better Health
• http://www.hopesgarden.org/
  Hope's Garden, (519) 434-7721, 379 Dundas St., Suite 210

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Food Safety:

• http://www.foodsafety.gov/
  Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
• http://www.fsis.usda.gov/food_safety_education/ask_karen/index.asp#Question/
  USDA: Food Safety and Inspection Service
• http://www.canfightbac.org/cpcfse/en/about/
  Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education

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Irritable and Inflammatory Bowel Disease:

• http://www.ccfa.org/
  Chron's and Colitis Foundation of America
• http://www.ibsgroup.org
  Irritable Bowel Syndrom Self Help and Support Group
• http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs_ez/
  National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

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General Nutrition:

• http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/index_e.html
  Health Canada: Food and Nutrition
• http://www.canadian-health-network.ca
  Canadian Health Network
• http://www.ccfn.ca/
  Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition
• http://www.dietitians.ca/
  Dietitians of Canada
• http://www.todaysdietitian.com/index.php
  Today's Dietitian
• http://www.5aday.gov/
  Fruits and Vegetables: Eat 5 to 10 a Day for Better Health
• http://www.healthfinder.gov/
  US Department of Health & Human Services: Health Finder

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Heart Health:

• http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca/Page.asp?PageID=24
  Heart and Stroke Foundation

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Recipes:

• http://www.recipecenter.com/
  Recipe Centre
• http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking
  Cooking Light
• http://recipesource.com/
  Recipe Source

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Sports Nutrition:

• http://www.coach.ca/eng/index.cfm
  Coaching Association of Canada
• http://www.acefitness.org/default.aspx
  American Council on Exercise
• http://www.acsm.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home_Page
  American College of Sports Medicine

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Vegetarian Living:

• http://www.vegetariantimes.com/
  Vegetarian Times
• http://www.veg.ca/
  Toronto Vegetarian Association
• http://www.vrg.org/
  The Vegetarian Resource Group
• http://www.vegansociety.com/html/
  The Vegan Society

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Self-Esteem:

• http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.ca/dsef07/t5.aspx?id=7985
  Dove Self-Esteem Film Gallery

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Photo Gallery

• Nutrition Month 2008
• Cooking Demo: @ Elgin Nov. 2008
• Health Fair 2008
• Health Fair 2007
• Food Show 2007
• Cooking Class: @ Elgin Nov. 2007
• Our Programs: This photo gallery includes PENS, and Rate Your Plate

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