Encourage Canadians to limit consumption of foods high in free sugars in preference to whole natural foods.
Continue to encourage Canadians to limit consumption of SSBs.
Offer free water at all Diabetes Canada events and venues.
Retailers and food manufacturers voluntarily cease marketing food and beverages to children until legislation is enactedÄiabetes Canada, recognizing its responsibility as a health leader and employer will:.
Recreational events, schools, recreation facilities, and government spaces provide free water for consumption.
Recreational events, schools, recreation facilities, and government spaces not offer SSBs for purchase.
The Government of Canada implement legislation to require labeling of free sugars on menu labels in restaurants so Canadians can make more informed choices about the foods they eat.
Federal, provincial, and territorial governments support improved access to and affordability of nutritious foods in all regions.
A Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Working Group on Food and Beverage Marketing to Children is convened to develop, implement and monitor policies to restrict food and beverage marketing to children.
Federal, provincial, and territorial governments immediately operationalize the World Health Organization (WHO) set of recommendations to prevent the marketing of foods and beverages to children.
The Government of Canada ensures clear nutrition labelling for packaged foods including the amount of free sugars on the Nutrition Facts Table.
The Government of Canada introduce a tax on SSBs and use the revenues generated to promote the health of Canadians.
Promote the intake of whole foods and reduce the intake of free sugars throughout life for overall healthÄiabetes Canada recommends that federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal governments:.
Limit intake of sugar sweetened beverages (SSB) and drink water in their place.
This is approximately 50 grams (12 teaspoons) of free sugars consumption per day based on a 2000-calorie diet b
Limit their intake of free sugars a to less than 10% of total daily calorie (energy) intake.