Health committee  I agree with what's been said already, but keep in mind two things. The equation has to do with food and it has to do with activity, and not just with one of these. Whatever we're doing has to keep those things in mind, because they're parts of the energy balance.

Health committee  There are two things. First of all, yes, absolutely, the translated versions of the current guide take into account the culture, the different foods, and that sort of thing. But keep in mind that Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating, the new one, is coming out and we'll need to

Health committee  I'd like to concur. We've done studies tracking nutrition trends. Consumers really do look at this sort of information on a package label, and knowledge is power. So from a fast food perspective, people need to know that, and they may change their choices when they know that info

Health committee  I could answer that question. I have done clinical work for 10 years, and I know that public health departments have used Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating and have translated it in many languages. That tool is available for all the various cultures.

Health committee  Sure.

Health committee  Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to the panel. I'll start off by speaking a little bit about the council to give you some perspective about the organization. It's a multi-sectoral, trusted voice for science-based food and nutrition policy and information in Canada. I