They also say decisions will be based on the best science
available, not less respected tests put forward by special interest
organizations.
The process of writing a new Canada Food Guide has been
fraught in the past by intense lobbying, including farm commodity associations
both promoting and defending inclusion of their products.
The beef, pork, egg and milk associations have been on the
defensive. The fresh fruits and vegetables associations have been gaining
ground because they have had strong support from nutritionists and health
advocates.
Health Canada said it will no longer be meeting privately
with lobbying associations and commodity organizations.
What they have to say to the Food Guide writers will be said
in public.
