Where would I find information about the caloric and nutrient (eg. vitamins, fat) value of food?
Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods, published by Health Canada, can help you find values for nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, and carbohydrates. This publication lists 19 nutrients in 975 foods marketed in Canada. or contact: Canadian Government Publishing Public Works and Government Services Canada Ottawa ON K1A 0S5 Telephone: (819) 956 – 4800 Fax: (819) 994 -1498 Orders only: 1 – 800 – 635 – 7943 Government of Canada Publications If you require more comprehensive information about the composition of Canada’s food supply, visit the Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) online. CNF is a computerized, bilingual food composition database containing average values for nutrients in foods available in Canada.