Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care01:28

Chronic Kidney Disease III: Interprofessional Care

503
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires collaborative and comprehensive management. CKD progresses through stages and can lead to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) if untreated. Interprofessional collaboration and patient education are crucial, enabling patients to manage their health and improve their quality of life.Diagnostic approach for chronic kidney diseaseThe diagnosis of CKD primarily focuses on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), which assesses kidney function by measuring how well...
503
Dietary Connections01:23

Dietary Connections

62.6K
In biological systems, most metabolic pathways are interconnected. The cellular respiration processes that convert glucose to ATP—such as glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and the citric acid cycle—tie into those that break down other organic compounds. As a result, various foods—from apples to cheese to guacamole—end up as ATP. In addition to carbohydrates, food also contains proteins and lipids—such as cholesterol and fats. All of these organic compounds are used...
62.6K
Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements01:28

Proteins: Dietary Sources and Requirements

1.9K
Consuming animal-based products offers high-quality proteins that contain optimal levels and combinations of essential amino acids, crucial for tissue repair and growth. Foods like eggs, milk, fish, and most meats are a source of complete proteins. Legumes and cereals are abundant in proteins; however, they typically lack a full range of essential amino acids. As a result, they are considered incomplete protein sources. Some plant sources like soybeans, quinoa, and amaranth do contain complete...
1.9K
Lipids: Dietary Sources and Requirements01:18

Lipids: Dietary Sources and Requirements

2.3K
Lipids are an essential component of a balanced human diet. Triglycerides, which make up the majority of dietary lipids, are found in both saturated fats—commonly present in meat, dairy products, and certain tropical plants like coconut, and hydrogenated oils such as margarine and baking shortenings (trans fats)—and unsaturated fats, which are abundant in seeds, nuts, olive oil, and most vegetable oils. The main sources of cholesterol include egg yolks, various meats and organ...
2.3K
Regulation of Food Intake01:30

Regulation of Food Intake

3.0K
Short-term regulation of food intake primarily involves neural signals from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, blood nutrient levels, and GI tract hormones. Communication between the gut and brain via vagal nerve fibers plays a significant role in evaluating the contents of the gut. Clinical studies have shown that protein ingestion produces a more prolonged response in these nerve fibers compared to an equivalent amount of glucose. Additionally, the activation of stretch receptors caused by GI...
3.0K
Taste Buds and Receptors01:20

Taste Buds and Receptors

5.5K
Gustation, or the sense of taste, is intrinsically linked to the anatomical structures located on the tongue. This organ's surface, along with the entirety of the oral cavity, is adorned with stratified squamous epithelium. Evident on the tongue are elevated structures known as papillae (singular = papilla), which house the mechanisms for the transduction of gustatory stimuli. Four distinct types of papillae exist, each identified by their unique morphological attributes: the circumvallate,...
5.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Who is consuming ultra-processed food in Canada? A cross-sectional analysis of the 2018/2019 International Food Policy Study.

Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme·2024
Same author

Reported need for and access to oral health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

Health reports·2024
Same author

The local restaurant environment in relation to eating out and sugary drink intake among Canadian children and youth.

Health reports·2023
Same author

Linkage of the nationally representative Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition 2004 to routinely collected mortality records.

Health reports·2022
Same author

Household food insecurity in Canada early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health reports·2022
Same author

Development of the Healthy Eating Food Index (HEFI)-2019 measuring adherence to Canada's Food Guide 2019 recommendations on healthy food choices.

Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism = Physiologie appliquee, nutrition et metabolisme·2022
Same journal

Patient experiences with virtual health care in Canada: Modes of delivery and satisfaction with care.

Health reports·2026
Same journal

Canadian Active Living Environments 2.0: Development of an open-source pipeline for the replication and extension of the Canadian Active Living Environments measure.

Health reports·2026
Same journal

Enhancing the OncoSim-Breast model using Canadian breast density information.

Health reports·2026
Same journal

Geographic variation in female breast cancer incidence and mortality in Canada.

Health reports·2026
Same journal

Prevalence and correlates of self-reported fair or poor oral health in Canada.

Health reports·2026
Same journal

Validating the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale for the positive mental health surveillance of adults in Canada.

Health reports·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 23, 2026

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents
09:10

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Published on: November 1, 2019

11.7K

Diet quality in Canada.

Didier Garriguet1

  • 1Health Analysis Division at Statistics Canada, Ottawa K1A 0T6. Didier.Garriguet@statcan.gc.ca

Health Reports
|October 10, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Canada now has a diet quality index based on the American Healthy Eating Index. Diet quality scores varied by age and sex, with fruit and vegetable intake strongly linked to higher scores.

More Related Videos

'Boden Food Plate': Novel Interactive Web-based Method for the Assessment of Dietary Intake
04:46

'Boden Food Plate': Novel Interactive Web-based Method for the Assessment of Dietary Intake

Published on: September 18, 2018

7.9K
Progressive-ratio Responding for Palatable High-fat and High-sugar Food in Mice
11:16

Progressive-ratio Responding for Palatable High-fat and High-sugar Food in Mice

Published on: May 3, 2012

22.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 23, 2026

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents
09:10

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Published on: November 1, 2019

11.7K
'Boden Food Plate': Novel Interactive Web-based Method for the Assessment of Dietary Intake
04:46

'Boden Food Plate': Novel Interactive Web-based Method for the Assessment of Dietary Intake

Published on: September 18, 2018

7.9K
Progressive-ratio Responding for Palatable High-fat and High-sugar Food in Mice
11:16

Progressive-ratio Responding for Palatable High-fat and High-sugar Food in Mice

Published on: May 3, 2012

22.9K

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health
  • Dietary Assessment

Background:

  • Assessing overall diet quality is crucial alongside specific nutrient recommendations.
  • Canada lacked a validated index for evaluating national diet quality until recently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt the American Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for Canadian dietary recommendations.
  • To evaluate the diet quality of the Canadian population using the adapted index.

Main Methods:

  • Adapted the AHEI based on Canada's Food Guide recommendations.
  • Utilized data from 33,664 respondents of the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey-Nutrition.
  • Employed the Software for Intake Distribution Estimation (SIDE) for score calculation and multiple linear regression for analysis.

Main Results:

  • The average Canadian Healthy Eating Index score was 58.8/100 in 2004.
  • Children (2-8 years) had the highest scores, while scores declined in adolescence and rose in older adults.
  • Women generally scored higher than men, and higher fruit and vegetable consumption correlated with better diet quality.

Conclusions:

  • The AHEI is adaptable to Canadian dietary guidelines.
  • Canadian Community Health Survey data on fruit and vegetable intake frequency can approximate diet quality.