Nutrition shapes how kids feel, learn, grow, and stay healthy—for life.
CONCERNING STATS
1
Many kids in Canada aren’t getting the nutrition they need.
TIME TO
ACT
1
Good nutrition in childhood supports:
NUTRITION
MATTERS
1
say they go to school or bed hungry because there isn’t enough food at home.
1 in 5 kids
HUNGER
IS REAL
1
of calories come from highly processed foods, crowding out nourishing food.
57%
TOO MANY
PROCESSED
FOODS
1
The majority of adolescents miss daily targets for:
TOO FEW
NOURISHING
FOODS
1
NUTRITION
GAPS ARE
COMMON
1
SPOTLIGHT ON
IRON, ZINC and VITAMIN B12
SHORTFALLS
1
Spotlight on Protein
Know your protein sources
Based on Health Canada’s standard serving sizes. Canadian Nutrient File 2015.
