Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Your public library is committed to bringing you a wide range of books, materials and information about your health and wellness. Your local public library can help. We have lots of resources to assist you.
Ellyn Satter: helping children and adults be joyful and competent with eating
Website: //www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/
Find information on childhood feeding problems, children's eating and growth, how much children need to eat, and more...
Health Canada Children & Healthy Eating
Website: //www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/child-enfant/index-eng.php
Canada's Food Guide - Children
Website: //www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/choose-choix/advice-conseil/child-enfant-eng.php
Dietitians of Canada
Website: //www.dietitians.ca/
Provides trusted evidence-based nutrition information you can use.
Nutritionist, Department of Public Health, GASHA
Martha Centre, Suite 200
23 Bay Street
Antigonish, NS, B2G 2G7
Phone: Karen MacKinnon 902 747-3367
Qualified professional nutritionist works with individuals, families, community groups and schools to promote good nutritional practices.
Public Health Services - Pictou County Health Authority
690 East River Road
New Glasgow, NS
Ph: 902 752-5151
Fax: 902 755-7175
Leah Poirier, Public Health Dietitian
Ph: 902 752-7600 Ext. 3335
Aberdeen Hospital Outpatient Dietitian
Contact: 902 752-7600 ext 2590
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