Quebecers love cheese, salt, new study aimed at encouraging healthy eating says

Quebeckers have a well-deserved reputation for loving their cheese and salty snacks, but a new study is aiming to encourage healthier eating habits among the province's residents. The research, conducted by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), found that Quebecers consume more salt than recommended by health authorities. The study also revealed a higher-than-average intake of saturated fats and trans-fatty acids, which are often found in processed foods. "Quebeckers love their cheese and cured meats," said Dr. Sylvie Drapeau, a public health professor at Laval Universit…