economics and competitiveness canadian consumer trends in obesity food consumption & yanning peng strategic information services unit alberta agriculture rural development phone 780 427 4248 gov ab ca february 2004 abstract the prevalence of canada has progressed so rapidly over years that it causes overwhelming public concerns diet is one factors contributing to as excessive calorie intake leads weight gain this report we look at overweight associated health risks nutrient from furthermore provide marketing strategies recommendations for producers processors meeting demand healthy nutritious products a series trend reports 1 table contents introduction 2 3 canadians top 4 calories 5 carbohydrates 6 fat proteins 7 calcium vitamins minerals fibre market opportunities industry