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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.
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Professional Resources

  • Nutrition Close-Up Newsletters
  • Fall 2009 | Choline
  • Winter 2008 | Good Egg, Bad Egg and Lifestyle Factors
  • Fall 2008 | The Power of Protein
  • Summer 2008 | No Diet for Older, Overweight, Inactive, Hypertensive
        and Hypercholesterolemic Men Who Smoke and Drink
  • Useful links
  • Health Canada
  • Dietitians of Canada
  • Egg Nutrition Center
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
  • Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition

  • 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.




    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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    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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    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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