Committee". An "extensive consultation with a range of stakeholders regarding the 1992 Food Guide" was duly noted. The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) tool from the American Institute of Medicine was introduced to the Canadian taxpayer. 2019 Canada's Food Guide was updated and released to the general public in January 2019. Unlike previous food guides' emphasis on food groups and recommended servings, the 2019 revision from Health Canada recommends eating "plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods and protein foods. Choose protein foods that come from plants more often." The guide was prepared using scientific reports on food and health, excluding industry-commissioned reports given the potential for conflicts of interest, according to Health Canada. Historical gallery Food Guide, 2019 edition Food The Guide recommends eating a variety of healthy foods each day including plenty of vegetables and fruits, protein foods, and whole grain foods. It recommends choosing protein foods that come from plants more often. It also recommends limiting highly processed foods. Beverages The Guide recommends making water one's drink of choice. It is a calorie-free, fat-free, sugar-free thirst quencher that is essential to the body's metabolic functions. Consumption of water should increase with temperature or an individual's physical activity. The Guide also recommends avoiding beverages with added sugar or fat. Caffeinated beverages, fruit juices, and energy drinks should only be consumed in moderation. Healthy behaviours and habits The Guide also recommends the following behaviors related to food: Be mindful of eating habits Cook more often Enjoy food Eat meals with others Use food labels Be aware of food marketing Limit foods high in sodium, sugars or saturated fat Involve others in planning and preparing meals Notice when you are hungry and when you are full Serving size vs. proportion In the past, Canada's Food Guide outlined how much of each specific food is equal to one serving and recommended eating a specific number of serving sizes across each of the four food groups. In 2019, this approach was updated to show a proportional plate. Instead of specific servings, the plate shows 50% of calories coming from vegetables and fruits, 25% of calories from whole grain foods, and 25% of calories from protein foods. References External links Canada's Food Guide (official site) History of Canada's Food Guides from 1942 to 2007 (Health Canada) Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Living (Public Health Agency of Canada) The politics of food guides