Canadians enjoy a variety of foods produced across the country, but each region has its own local favourite, according to an Ipsos Reid/Dietitians of Canada survey in support of National Nutrition Month taking place in March.
The most popular foods favoured by Canadians are beef, apples, corn on the cob, potatoes, cheese, and maple syrup.
“The results show that Canadians enjoy a wide variety of foods, which is a really good thing because variety is a key factor in eating well,” said Caroline Dubeau, National Nutrition Month Manager for Dietitians of Canada, in a press release.
When asked to name their favourite food from their region, Canadians chose a variety of fare. British Columbians like fresh vegetables while Albertans prefer beef. Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents named corn on the cob as their favourite food. Ontarians prefer apples, Quebecers were most likely to pick cheese, and Atlantic Canadians, lobster.
The online survey of 2,201 respondents also found that 86 percent agree that they are confident the food they eat in Canada is safe, and 96 percent believe that the term “healthy” describes foods found in their region. Seventy eight percent agree that it is important for them to know where their food is grown.
“Knowing where our food comes from, how it is grown and harvested, and how to choose foods for the best nutrition is the goal of this year’s National Nutrition Month campaign”, said Dubeau.
The theme for National Nutrition Month is “Celebrate food ... from field to table.”
“Our country has much to celebrate with regard to the food available to Canadians,” said Dubeau.
“And there are plenty of ways to celebrate—spend time at a farmers market to discover new foods; involve the kids in preparing the foods and talk about the new foods during meal time; when you’re at the grocery store, use nutrition labelling to help make healthy food choices.”
Another option, she added, is to “grow your own garden if weather and space permit, and preserve the fresh taste of foods by freezing or canning them for year round use.”
Dietitians of Canada represents and supports nearly 6,000 dietitians across the country and has led the National Nutrition Month campaign for more than 28 years.
The most popular foods favoured by Canadians are beef, apples, corn on the cob, potatoes, cheese, and maple syrup.
“The results show that Canadians enjoy a wide variety of foods, which is a really good thing because variety is a key factor in eating well,” said Caroline Dubeau, National Nutrition Month Manager for Dietitians of Canada, in a press release.
When asked to name their favourite food from their region, Canadians chose a variety of fare. British Columbians like fresh vegetables while Albertans prefer beef. Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents named corn on the cob as their favourite food. Ontarians prefer apples, Quebecers were most likely to pick cheese, and Atlantic Canadians, lobster.
The online survey of 2,201 respondents also found that 86 percent agree that they are confident the food they eat in Canada is safe, and 96 percent believe that the term “healthy” describes foods found in their region. Seventy eight percent agree that it is important for them to know where their food is grown.
“Knowing where our food comes from, how it is grown and harvested, and how to choose foods for the best nutrition is the goal of this year’s National Nutrition Month campaign”, said Dubeau.
The theme for National Nutrition Month is “Celebrate food ... from field to table.”
“Our country has much to celebrate with regard to the food available to Canadians,” said Dubeau.
“And there are plenty of ways to celebrate—spend time at a farmers market to discover new foods; involve the kids in preparing the foods and talk about the new foods during meal time; when you’re at the grocery store, use nutrition labelling to help make healthy food choices.”
Another option, she added, is to “grow your own garden if weather and space permit, and preserve the fresh taste of foods by freezing or canning them for year round use.”
Dietitians of Canada represents and supports nearly 6,000 dietitians across the country and has led the National Nutrition Month campaign for more than 28 years.
