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Health Care Professionals
Time is precious, and nutrition information is
important for your patients and your career. Egg Farmers of Canada is committed to providing
you with credible, helpful and topical nutrition information. We have developed an array of egg-related and
nutrition-related resources that provide up-to-date information that is relevant to your practice.
Patient Resources
Below you can select resources, fill out the form and submit. Your request will be processed and resources mailed by your provincial board. Although most of our resources are free, some provincial boards may charge a postage and handling fee. Some provincial boards may also have additional resources. For orders larger than the maximum indicated, or for more information about resources that may be available, please contact your provincial board.
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Healthy Choices Cholesterol Kit
If you have patients with cholesterol concerns, the Healthy Choices Cholesterol Kit is the patient education solution you need as it provides user-friendly information to help your patients understand and manage their cholesterol levels.
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Update: Eggs and Cholesterol. Are you missing important information?
This new cholesterol resource is an updated version of the 2009 Eggs and cholesterol… Break the Myth brochure (below). This resource is currently being distributed to medical clinics across Canada. In addition, you will find a great tear off section with a list of questions you should ask your physician regarding your cholesterol levels.
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Eggs and Cholesterol... Break the Myth
This colourful consumer-friendly resource provides basic information on heart disease, cholesterol, omega-3 fatty acids, and how a heart healthy diet can include eggs.
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Unscrambling Cholesterol - Scientific Evidence and Recommendations for Your Practice
This 8-page booklet provides health professionals with up-to-date scientific evidence regarding dietary cholesterol intake and cardiovascular disease risk, as well as current guidelines from The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the World Health Organization, the Canadian Medical Association and the American Heart Association. Included in this package is a 25-sheet tearsheet pad of the double-sided “Unscrambling Cholesterol” consumer fact sheet.
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Unscrambling Cholesterol Tearsheet Pad
Tearsheet pad can be ordered separately.
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Eggs...So Many Choices
This resource provides information on the variety of choices available in the egg case and explains their differences. Nutrition and production details on classic eggs, processed eggs and specialty eggs (e.g., omega-3, organic, free run, free range) are provided.
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Egg Allergy - The Facts
This resource provides important facts about egg allergies such as possible causes, symptoms and treatments. This booklet also provides tips on egg substitutions for baking and provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding egg allergies.
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Eggs for Your Baby
This brochure provides nutrition information for the important first years of baby's life. The proper timing and method for introducing eggs to baby's diet are discussed, along with the nutritional benefits of eggs for infants. Cooking techniques and egg recipes are included.
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Cholesterol Clues
This 14-page booklet provides easy-to-understand information on cholesterol. It explains the difference between dietary and blood cholesterol and uses Canada’s Guidelines for Healthy Eating to encourage healthy food choices.
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