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The Resource Library is a database of ready-to-use resources to help you plan, implement, evaluate and sustain your program. The library includes links to external resources created by government and non-profit organizations, new resources developed by the Minding Our Bodies team, and resources created by mental health agencies with physical activity programs and/ or healthy eating programs that have joined the online community of practice. The purpose of the library is to share ready-to-use templates, forms, questionnaires and guides to help leaders develop and maintain their own physical activity programs and/or healthy eating programs in community mental health organizations.

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Master Gardeners of Ontario

Master Gardeners of Ontario Inc.

Master Gardeners of Ontario is a volunteer organization comprised of certified horticultural experts who provide in-depth gardening information to the general public. The Master Gardeners of Ontario’s website is a fantastic resource if you have questions about gardening or want to connect with an expert or a gardening group in your area.

The province of Ontario is divided into 11 zones, each zone having one to five Master Gardener groups. The provincial website includes:
Measurements Form

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Mental Health Promotion Toolkit: A Practical Resource for Community Initiatives

Canadian Mental Health Association

Funded by Health Canada, the kit is a comprehensive guide for communities that wish to undertake mental health promotion initiatives.
Mobile Food Journaling

Trying to keep a record of your daily food intake but are always on the go? There’s an app for that!
Municipal Elections 2010 Food Toolkit

Sustain Ontario

A toolkit to help prepare a food focus for municipal elections is available from Sustain Ontario, a provincial alliance working on healthy food and farming issues.
My Food Guide

Health Canada

Use this interactive tool to create a plan that is customized just for you.
My Menu Planner

EatRight Ontario

Get a personalized menu plan for whatever goal you select: healthy weight, vegetarian, active lifestyle, on the go, on a budget, everyday meals and cooking for one or two.

Go to My Menu Planner.
Nutri E-Screen for Older Adults

Dietitians of Canada

 If you are an older adult, this questionnaire will help you find out how you are doing with choosing foods that help you stay healthy and active. After the survey results are provided to a respondent, nutrition resources and links are provided.

Visit: www.eatrightontario.ca/escreen/
Nutrition Challenges

Dietitians of Canada

The Nutrition Challenges are a fun way to get reliable health and nutrition information from Canada's trusted source — dietitians.
Nutrition Facts Education Campaign

Image Source: The Government of Canada's Healthy Canadians website

Many Canadians recognize the importance of including food nutrient information on products, but are confused as to how to use the labels. For this reason, collaboration between Health Canada and Food and Consumer Products of Canada has produced the Nutrition Facts Education Campaign. Launched in late October 2010, the campaign aims to increase consumer understanding and use of the Nutritional Facts table, with a particular focus on the “% Daily Value.” The campaign is being spread through package messaging, print ads, a television commercial and on the Health Canada website.