Food is a big part of our lives. Eating a variety of foods can help your body get the nutrients it needs. Food can also bring joy and can help us to connect with others.
What we eat is influenced by lots of factors including:
- the foods you enjoy
- what you can afford
- the foods that are available to you
- cultural food traditions
- allergies and health conditions
- time
Canada's Food Guide outlines one way of eating.
You can also learn about the role of dietitians in public health from Dietitians of Canada.
To speak to a Registered Dietitian, visit:
- Nutrition Services by Registered Dietitians (Elgin County and St. Thomas)
- Nutrition Services by Registered Dietitians (Oxford County)
- Health811 (previously Health Connect Ontario): Toll Free: 1-866-797-0007, or call 811.
Do you have questions about food, food insecurity, or weight bias? Speak with a Registered Dietitian in Elgin-St. Thomas, Oxford, or call 811 to reach Health Connect Ontario (previously Telehealth) or start a chat.
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