Ministry of Health Promotion (Ontario)
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The Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport in the Canadian
province of Ontario
was responsible for the promotion of healthy living and disease prevention in the province. Between 2005 and July 2010, the organization's name was the Ministry of Health Promotion.
The ministry was created in 2005 by the government of Dalton McGuinty
. The first Minister of Health Promotion was Jim Watson; the second and last minister was Margarett Best
.
Following the 2011 Ontario general election
, the ministry was merged into the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
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It was created to support the Healthy Eating Active Living Strategy of providing residents of Ontario with trusted healthy eating advice from Registered Dietitians. Healthy eating is a key factor in wellness, and prevention of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer.
There are three easy ways to reach a Registered Dietitian at EatRight Ontario:
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
province of Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
was responsible for the promotion of healthy living and disease prevention in the province. Between 2005 and July 2010, the organization's name was the Ministry of Health Promotion.
The ministry was created in 2005 by the government of Dalton McGuinty
Dalton McGuinty
Dalton James Patrick McGuinty, Jr., MPP is a Canadian lawyer, politician and, since October 23, 2003, the 24th and current Premier of the Canadian province of Ontario....
. The first Minister of Health Promotion was Jim Watson; the second and last minister was Margarett Best
Margarett Best
Margarett Best is a Canadian politician. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2007 provincial election, representing the riding of Scarborough—Guildwood. She is a member of the Liberal Party.-Background:...
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Following the 2011 Ontario general election
Ontario general election, 2011
The 40th Ontario general election was held on October 6, 2011 to elect members of the 40th Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The Ontario Liberal Party will form a minority government, with the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario serving as the Official Opposition and the Ontario New...
, the ministry was merged into the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
The EatRight Ontario Service
The EatRight Ontario service was launched in 2007. It is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, and is operated by Dietitians of CanadaDietitians of Canada
Dietitians of Canada is the professional organization and "nation-wide voice of dietitians in Canada". They claim to be the most trusted source of information on food and nutrition for Canadians. DC brings brings the knowledge and skills of its members together to informdecisions that affect...
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It was created to support the Healthy Eating Active Living Strategy of providing residents of Ontario with trusted healthy eating advice from Registered Dietitians. Healthy eating is a key factor in wellness, and prevention of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease and cancer.
There are three easy ways to reach a Registered Dietitian at EatRight Ontario:
- Call this toll-free number: 1-877-510-510-2 and speak directly with an RD.
- Send a question to the Email a Dietitian service. You’ll receive a personalized response within three business days.
- Visit the website for articles, menu plans, videos and recipes.