Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to remind members of the House and all Canadians that March is national nutrition month.
The theme for the Canadian Dietetic Association's 1994 national nutrition campaign is "Nourishing Our Children's Future". The goal of the campaign is to promote the importance of nutrition and healthy eating for children between the ages of four and 12.
The campaign will highlight the role that healthy eating plays in the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children.
This year's nutrition month theme is especially timely because 1994 is the International Year of the Family. Through information materials, media coverage and local activities across Canada, Canadians will become more aware of the importance of healthy eating for children and how they can influence those eating habits.
Health Canada is proud to be a partner with the Canadian Dietetic Association for this year's nutrition month and to be involved in the launch of this important event.