BC's Agriculture
For a comprehensive listing of British Columbia's agricutlure, please browse our publication, "Grow BC"
- Introduction
- The Commodities: Animal
- The Commodities: Fish
- The Commodities:Plant
- The Regions
- More Information
Nutrition and Health
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/cpa/mediasite/actnow.html
Information on Health and Wellness, Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, Stopping Tobacco Use and Healthy Schools.
2) BC Dairy Association
Numerous nutrition education programs and resources are available to teachers throughout BC. Designed and delivered by registered dieticians, the programs and materials bring Canada's Food Guide and healthy eating alive in classrooms.
3) BC Health Guide - Healthy Eating for Children
http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/special/tn9188/sec1.htm
Ways to help your child eat well.
Latest news pertaining to our province and health.
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/prevent/nutrition/index.html
Summary of the 1999 provincial nutrition survey.
6) Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition
A national non-profit organization dedicated to providing leadership in promoting nutrition for the benefit of all Canadians.
7) Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index_e.html
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is designed to help Canadians make wise food choices. The Food Guide translates the science of healthy eating into a practical pattern of food choices that meets nutrient needs, promotes health and minimizes the risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases.
8) Canadian Food Trends to 2020
http://www.agr.gc.ca/misb/fb-ba/index_e.php?s1=cons&page=ft
A study that looks ahead at Canadian food and beverage consumption to the year 2020.
9) Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating - Focus on Children 6-12 years - Background for Educators and Communicators
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/res/focus_child-focaliser_enfant_e.html
Includes sections on what influences children's eating, what is healthy eating for children and making healthy eating easier.
http://www.canadian-health-network.ca/
This site has many sections on several aspects of health, including a section on healthy eating and active living.
11) DASH-BC (the Directorate of Agencies for School Health, British Columbia).
Great information on school health in BC, as well as other nutrition programs and initiatives.
12) HealthLink BC Dietitian Service
Offers a nutrition hotline service that provides free and reliable nutrition information.
This site contains several useful sections, some of which include: find a dietitian in your area, EATracker, FAQ on nutrition and lots of other great nutrition resources.
The good folks at Dole have made some wonderful materials available for classroom teachers. Be sure to check out the following page and send for their free materials. Lots more great stuff is available on their website.
15) Economic Research Service, USDA - Evaluation of the USDA Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program: Report to Congress
http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/efan03006/
An evaluation of the Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program that was implemented in 107 elementary and secondary schools in the 2002-2003 school year in the States.
This website has information on the health benefits of eating colorful fruit and vegetables everyday. It also has a great recipe link.
17) Five to Ten a Day Campaign
This website is a collaboration of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association. The goal is to encourage Canadians to consume more fruits and vegetables. A good source of information on the health benefits of fruits and vegetables.
18) Food for Thought - Schools and Nutrition
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/child-enfant/food_thought_schools-reflection_aliments_ecole_e.html
A document prepared in collaboration with the Canadian Association of Principles and the Canadian Association for School Health. It discusses several aspects of schools, students and nutrition.
19) Government of BC - Health Related Internet Resources - Nutrition
http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/exsites/nutrition.html
A list of several nutrition related Internet resources.
20) Health Canada Site - Nutrition and Healthy Eating
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/pubs/index_e.html#5
Includes information pertaining to Healthy Eating, Educators and Professionals, Prenatal Nutrition, Healthy Children, Infant Feeding, Nutrient Data and Nutrition Policy Reports.
http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/index.html
An educational program designed to promote children's healthy growth and development, by Dietitians of Canada and Kellogg Canada Inc. The site includes fun, interactive learning activities to use in the classroom and at home to get children excited about healthy living!
22) Healthy Buddies - Go Move! Go Fuel! Go Feel Good!
This program empowers elementary school children to live healthier lives by providing them with knowledge about, as well as encouraging positive attitudes toward, the three components of health: physical activity, healthy eating and feeling good about yourself.
23) Heart and Stroke Foundation
Check the news/media room and report cards on health and research.
24) Making it Happen: Healthy Eating at School
http://www.knowledgenetwork.ca/makingithappen/
http://www.missionnutrition.ca/missionnutrition/eng/index.html
An educational program designed to promote children's healthy growth and development, by Dietitians of Canada and Kellogg Canada Inc. The site includes fun, interactive learning activities to use in the classroom and at home to get children excited about healthy living!
http://www.sunrype.com/nutrition.php
Links include Health Check, Apple Wise, Healthy Hearts and Brain Power.
27) UK Department of Health - Five a Day program
http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/FiveADay/
The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme is part of the 5 A Day program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among children in the UK.
28) Washington State University - Nutrition Education
The site has links on Food Sense, Nutrition Education Network, Diabetes Awareness and Education and Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Also look at Eat Better, Eat Together.
Food Safety
1) BC Centre for Disease Control - Food Protection
http://www.bccdc.org/content.php?item=16
Food safety notes on fish, meat, milk and more.
2) Canadian Partnership for Food Safety Education
Provides information and tips on safe food handling practices as well as educational information for students and teachers.
3) Food Safety Network
http://www.foodsafetynetwork.ca
Provides information on food safety concerns for day-to-day living. Also includes a section for Students and Educators.
Agriculture and Food
1) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Information pertaining to the environment, economics, food safety, food quality, markets and trade and much more.
http://www.bcapples.com/applenetwork.html
This web site connects you to where apples are grown in BC. There are useful sections on recipes, health information, orchard tours and several excellent links to general BC apple industry sites.
Information on the blueberry industry, BC processors and fresh packers. The site also has great blueberry recipes and lists several health benefits of consuming blueberries.
4) BC Cranberry Growers Association
http://www.bccranberrygrowers.com/
Information on the BC Cranberry Association, integrated pest management for cranberries in Western Canada, great images and links.
5) BC Fruit Growers Association
This website has many sections but the fruit information and recipes would be the most useful.
6) BC Grapegrowers Associationhttp://www.grapegrowers.bc.ca/
Information for growers, research and development, information on table grapes including nutrition facts and recipes.
7) BC Greenhouse Growers' Association
Product and company information. Take a peak at their great recipes as well.
Product and company information. Wonderful recipes as well.
9) BC Ministry of Agriculture and Landshttp://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/aboutind/products
Provides information on BC Agricultural Products.
Information on the various kinds of BC tree fruits. The site even has a chart for the best variety of apple to bake, to make into sauce or to simply eat fresh.
11) BC Vegetable Marketing Commission12) Certified Organic Growers of BC
http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca
This site contains lots of information on organic foods.
13) Fraser Valley Strawberry Growers Association
http://www.bcstrawberries.com/
Information on where to buy BC strawberries, strawberry facts, recipes and food safety.
Provides information on BC Agricultural Products.
15) Mushroom Industry Development Council
Information on the BC mushroom industry, recipes, tips on storage and handling.
16) Okanagan Kootenay Cherry Growers Association
17) Raspberry Industry Development Council
Information on the BC raspberry industry, raspberry facts, growers resources and recipes.
18) BC Milk Producer's Association
