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1. • • We assess the safety of: all foods, including novel foods, such as genetically modified foods processing technologies, some of which are newly used in Canada, such as beef irradiation Health Canada also keeps those with food allergies and dietary restrictions safe by requiring mandatory labelling of priority allergens.
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   What is Health Canada doing about food allergies and intolerances?

   • In the early stages of the program, a priority list of food allergens was established. To help fill the knowledge gaps and support policy development, Health Canada is supporting a variety of research in the field of food allergies and intolerances, and celiac disease.

   Health Canada's Food Allergen Research Program - Canada.ca

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   What is Health Canada's Food Allergen research program?

   • Health Canada's Food Allergen Research Program is a pioneering research initiative that was developed in the early 1990's in support of the changing Canadian regulatory environment.

   Health Canada's Food Allergen Research Program - Canada.ca

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   Can non-priority food allergens cause allergic reactions in Canadian children?

   • Our study highlights that non-priority food allergens, namely legumes and seeds, can lead to probable/likely allergic reactions in Canadian children. These food allergens are increasing in popularity in the Canadian diet, which could lead to increasing reports of allergic reactions.

   Allergic reactions to emerging food allergens in Canadian children

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   Are food allergens becoming more popular in Canada?

   • These food allergens are increasing in popularity in the Canadian diet, which could lead to increasing reports of allergic reactions. More research is needed to confirm reports of reactions to emerging allergens, and to document their inclusion as ingredients in packaged foods.

   Allergic reactions to emerging food allergens in Canadian children

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   Is there a statistical association between age and food allergies?

   • Two-sample t-tests were used to determine whether there was a statistical association (p < 0.05) between: (1) Age (< 6 vs. ≥ 6 years) and food allergen type (legumes (not including peanut), seeds (not including sesame), fruits/vegetables, other), (2) epinephrine use and food allergen type, and (3) epinephrine use and grade of allergic reaction.

   Allergic reactions to emerging food allergens in Canadian children

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3. www.canada.ca › en › health-canadaFood allergies - Canada.ca

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   Visit Health Canada's Food allergies and intolerances webpage to learn more about the Government's policies to enhance food safety for consumers with food allergies or gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease.

4. www.canada.ca › en › health-canada2020: Research Related to the Prevalence of Food Allergies ...

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   Health Canada supports the Surveying Canadians to Assess the Prevalence of Common Food Allergies and Attitudes towards Food Labelling and Risk (SCAAALAR) study.

   Food Allergen	% Canadians With Probable Food Allergy ...	% Canadians With Perceived Food Allergy ...
   Overall (Any food), All ages: Children ...	6.1% (5.4-6.8%)	9.3% (8.7-10.1%)
   Overall (Any food), All ages: Children ...	6.7% (5.4-8.3%)	8.7% (7.3-10.3%)
   Overall (Any food), All ages: Children ...	5.9% (5.2-6.7%)	9.5% (8.7-10.3%)
   Peanut, All ages: Children (0-17): Adults ...	1.2% (0.9-1.5%)	1.4% (1.2-1.7%)

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6. www.canada.ca › en › health-canadaHealth Canada's Food Allergen Research Program - Canada.ca

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   Feb 26, 2021 · Health Canada's goal is to minimize risks associated with inadvertent consumption of undeclared priority allergens and maximize available choice of safe and nutritious foods for those with dietary restrictions. In the early stages of the program, a priority list of food allergens was established.

7. food-guide.canada.ca › food-safety-considerationsFood safety considerations - Canada's ... - Canada Food Guide

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Food allergies and dietary restrictions. Food allergies and gluten-related disorders are commonly reported. Some children may also have other dietary restrictions because of intolerances or their families’ religious or social beliefs. Make sure you have a list of all dietary restrictions in your group before introducing any foods.

8. food-guide.canada.ca › sites › defaultCanada’s Dietary for Health Professionals Guidelines

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   Canada’s Dietary Guidelines 4 for Health Professionals and Policy Makers The importance of dietary guidance What we eat influences our health. In Canada, dietary risks are one of the three leading risk factors for disease burden, as measured by death and disability combined.7 Tobacco use and high body mass index (BMI)

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9. food-guide.canada.ca › en › guidelinesCanada’s Dietary Guidelines - Canada's ... - Canada Food Guide

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   Jan 22, 2019 · This report sets out Health Canada’s guidelines and considerations on healthy eating. The guidelines are based on the best available scientific evidence. They: promote healthy eating and overall nutritional well-being. support improvements to the Canadian food environment.

10. aacijournal.biomedcentral.com › articles › 10Allergic reactions to emerging food allergens in Canadian ...

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    Jul 13, 2021 · This case prompted us to begin discussions with Health Canada on how to collect data on allergic reactions to foods beyond their 11 priority food allergens (i.e., those known to be most frequently associated with food allergies and allergic reactions).