Youth

Healthy eating will provide you with energy and nutrients to grow, be active, stay healthy and do well at school.

Use these tips to fuel your body and to stay strong and healthy:

• Meals and snacks 

  Enjoy regular meals and snacks with a variety of foods from each food group in Canada's Food Guide.

• Listen to your body 

  Eat the amount of food that feels right for you. Avoid distractions (e.g., TV, tablet, or phone) and take time to enjoy your food. Aim to be comfortably full after eating.

• Eat breakfast 

  A healthy breakfast is good for your body and brain. If you find you aren't hungry in the morning, try having something light first (e.g., a glass of milk or a piece of fruit) and bring the rest of your breakfast with you for when you feel ready to eat.

• Eat with your family 

  Family meals can increase self esteem, improve school performance, contribute to a more positive outlook on life, and promote healthier choices. Eating together as a family at least one meal a day is a perfect way to teach your child healthy eating habits, table manners and social skills.

• Help in the kitchen

  Help out in the kitchen, it will not only teach you an important life skill it may even get you to try a new food that you helped make.

Resources:

• Dietitians of Canada
• Canada's Food Guide