What is unhealthy eating? Unhealthy habits can include

What is unhealthy eating?

Unhealthy habits can include:

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  Not eating breakfast or skipping any meals
  
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  Not being aware of calories and fats found in food
  
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  Eating unhealthy "junk foods" that are high in fat, sugar, or salt but low in nutritional value
  
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  Not drinking enough water
  
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  Eating too much or too little
  
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  Not eating foods high in essential nutrients (these are the foods that can be found on Canada's Food Guide)
  

Why is this a problem?

Eating unhealthy foods can lead to:

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  Obesity
  
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  Heart disease
  
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  Heart attacks
  
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  Stroke
  
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  Diabetes
  

Some other risks include:

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  less energy
  
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  lack of self-esteem
  
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  weak immune system
  
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  dehydration
  
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  weak muscles and bones
  

Benefits of Canada's Food Guide along with being physically active include:

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  lower risk of disease
  
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  more energy
  
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  healthy body weight
  
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  stronger muscle bones
  
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  feeling and looking better
  
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  better overall health
  

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  Water is calorie-free.
  
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  Water hydrates the body.
  
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  Water can prevent diseases.
  
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  Water moisturizes the skin.
  
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  Water helps eleminate body wastes and toxins.
  
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  Water regulates body temperature.
  

This means getting the right balance of:

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  Fruits and Vegetables
  
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  Grain Products
  
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  Milk and Alternatives
  
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  Meat and Alternatives
  

Eating healthy means a longer and better life.

Tips for Healthy Eating

Tip #6

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  Eat in moderation
  

Nutrition Facts can help you:

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  compare and choose products more easily
  
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  learn about the nutritional value of the foods you eat
  
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  increase or decrease your intake of any nutrient
  

Eating breakfast can:

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  keep you less hungry during the day
  
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  give you more energy for the day
  

By not eating breakfast, you're putting your body in a starvation mode that causes it to conserve any of its fat or energy instead of burning it off.

Healthy eating is eating a variety of nutritional foods that will maintain your health, give you energy, and make you feel good.

Be smart about reading nutritional labels and other information on packaged foods.

What is unhealthy eating?

Follow a tip today and improve your health!

Tip #2

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  Eat Breakfast
  

Healthy eating is

Tip #3

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  Know what's in your food and be smart about the foods that you choose
  

Tip #5:

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  Drink more water
  

Eat the right serving sizes and the right number of servings.

You don't need to deprive yourself from "junk" foods as long as you eat them in moderation.

Health Tip #4:

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  Don't avoid all fats
  

NUTRITION

What is healthy eating?

There are 4 types of fats:

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  monounsaturated fat
  
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  polyunsaturated fat
  
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  saturated fat
  
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  trans fat
  

Tip #1

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  Follow Canada's Food Guide
  

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are the good fats.

They can be found in fish, nuts, and oils.

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