At meals offer all 4 food groups
At snack offer at least 2 food groups of which one of the food groups must be of the fruit or vegetable group.
Fruit juice is not a substitute for fresh fruit or hydration. Instead, water should be available throughout the day and fruit or vegetable at every meal and snack.
Choose fresh foods over canned or frozen products
Select whole grain products over refined flour
Offer a variety of different ethnic/cultural foods
Avoid sugar and caffeine
Read labels before purchasing foods to avoid food containing MSG, colorants and artificial flavor
Consider the age and development of the children (choking hazards)
Consider health problems such as allergies and food intolerances
Consider cultural food restrictions and alternate eating choices such as vegetarianism

Your instructor will provide you with the current Canada Food Guide.

Review the 4 food groups of the Canada Food Guide and create a sample menu with balanced meals.