Thank you, Madam Chair.
I thank the witnesses for being here today, as well as the media representatives, whom we sometimes forget.
I know that pursuant to the regulations, since 2007 it is mandatory that nutrition facts tables be placed on all prepackaged foods. These tables provide information on the calories contained in the food, as well as on 13 nutrients such as fats, carbohydrates, cholesterol, sodium, proteins and certain vitamins and minerals. However, I feel that the nutrition facts table does not distinguish between those substances that should be minimized in our diet, such as saturated fats, sodium and sugar, and those that should be maximized, such as fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals.
Has any consideration been given to this by Health Canada? And do you think that Canadians are generally well-versed in the differences among the various types of fats and carbohydrates and why some are better then others in the diet?