Understanding the Forces That Influence Our Eating Habits

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Mary Bush, MSc, RD
The Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion is pleased to have enabled the development of this special supplement. The collection of seven articles is the culmination of significant effort by more than 20 Canadian researchers in applied nutrition, health promotion and population health.
What people eat is influenced by many factors, such as economic and social factors, the physical environment, the capacity to make healthy eating choices, time and skills to prepare food, and personal buying power. Appropriate action for the promotion and support of healthy eating requires a comprehensive evidence base.