The Ontario Home Economics Association, a self-regulating body of professional Home Economists, promotes high professional standards among its members so that they may assist families and individuals to achieve and maintain a desirable quality of life.
Join one of our branches and affiliates for great meetings and newsletters. They have meetings in your area.
Contact OHEA Administrator/Registrar: nancyohea@rogers.com to connect with your local branch.
January 26, 2012
World Home Economics Day 2012 - Home Economics Empowerment: Education for sustainable Lifestyle
Press Release from International Federation for Home Economics
January 11, 2012
Mairlyn Smith, P.H.Ec. cooks up grab and go breakfasts on CityLine TV on Jan. 4, 2012.
Watch it HERE!
December 12, 2011
As a subject association that deals specifically with the teaching of nutrition, healthy eating and/or food and beverage preparation, The Ministry of Education is seeking feedback from OHEA members involved in education on the School Food and Beverage policy with a short survery.
OHEA President Amy Snider-Whitson's media release on the new policy garnered nation-wide attention earlier this year.
Members are encouraged to complete this 10 minute survey HERE which closes December 23, 2011.
December 12, 2011
Sheridan College Performing Arts presents: Kitchen Contagion Prevention, a mini musical directed by Mark Melymick inspiring young people and families to clean, seperate, cook and chill. This video was made through the support of The Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education, a partner of OHEA.
November 3, 2011
Food Allergen Labelling in Canada
Carol T. Culhane, P.H.Ec., MBA, outlines changes coming soon to packaged food labels in Canada to help consumers avoid allergic reactions.
October 29, 2011
An Information Update was issued by Health Canada Ocotober 25th, who would like to remind all Canadians of some important safety tips they can use to ensure that Halloween remains an enjoyable experience for everyone. The Information Update is available here.
October 26, 2011
An exciting opportunity for home economists and those with an interest in home economics. You are invited to contribute a chapter for a book being prepared for the IFHE World Congress in 2012: The Next 100 Years – Creating Home Economics futures, edited by: Professors Donna Pendergast (Australia); Sue McGregor (Canada) and Kaija Turki (Finland).
For more information, see the Call for Authors, the Expression of Interest form and a stimulus chapter. Sole and joint authorship is encouraged!
October 22, 2011
The Students’ Human Ecology Association (SHEA) is a student club which aims to promote the personal and professional development of students in the Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science & Technology, Human Ecology and Family Studies programs at Brescia University College and the University of Western Ontario. Check out their new website and blog!
October 21, 2011
This September, OHEA President Amy Snider-Whitson was referenced in over a dozen online and print newspaper articles across the country about preparing a brown bag lunch for work and using leftovers to create great midday meals.
http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/20/eating-well-while-at-work
http://www.edmontonsun.com/2011/09/20/make-the-most-of-leftovers-from-dinner-for-a-great-midday-meal
October 21, 2011
Dietitians of Canada and GS1 Canada have teamed up to make it easier for Canadians to get the ‘nutrition facts’ on the foods they eat. A new website, Eatwise.ca lets you look up common foods and view the nutrients they contain. Making data available about brand foods as marketed in Canada is a unique contribution. Nutrition information is provided for the nutrients listed on the Nutrition Facts table found on food labels including: calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, dietary fibre, sugars, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron.
October 19, 2011
With the renewed popularity of seasonal, local eating and the desire to prepare healthy foods at home, many Canadians are looking to home canning to preserve food for later use. However, if home canned foods are not properly prepared, they can cause serious illness such as botulism. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of the importance of good food safety practices while home canning.
October 19, 2011
Enhance Flavour with Veggies Instead of Salt 
Ellie Topp, P.H.Ec. provides advice on reducing salt and increasing flavour with veggies in this media release. Her new book
Fresh & Healthy - Cooking for Two, co-authored with Marilyn Booth, will be released Oct. 21st.
September 28, 2011
CBC recently aired an interview with Michigan State University history professor Helen Zoe Veit, whose essay published in the New York Times argues that reviving Home Ec. in the classrom could help combat obesity and chronic disease today. Listen to the full interview here.
September 28, 2011
Mornings are busy and packing lunches takes time. But, why not take an extra few minutes to follow these tips from Canada's food safety experts? After all, they pack lunches, too!
August 18, 2011
The USDA outlilnes food safety measures to help students prevent foodborne illness when preparing after school snacks without adult supervision.
After School Food Safety Tips for Kids Snacking at Home Alone
August 11, 2011
P.H.Ec. Anne Lindsay is interviewed at the Cookbook Store in Toronto about her new book Lighthearted at Home - A collection of new and revised recipes for healthy, nutritious food which still has lots of flavour.
June 1, 2011
Revised Curriculum in Family Studies Long Overdue
Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec. provides information on family studies in Elementary Schools.
June 21, 2011
Back to School with New Nutrition Standards
Amy Snider-Whitson, P.H.Ec. provides information on new nutrition guidelines for schools.
This release garnered attention from across the country with the article ABCs of Eating by JoanneRichard in over 20 SunMedia publications!
June 1, 2011
Family Studies in Elementary Schools
Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec. provides information on family studies in Elementary Schools.
May 25, 2011
Last week, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and partner organizations of the Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance, launched a campaign called Make Ontario the Healthiest Province in Canada.
The following video entitled 'Ontario Not as Healthy as Other Provinces in Canada' recommends bringing back home economics and food education as part of a $171 million campaign to make Ontario the healthiest province in Canada.
May 11, 2011
Check out P.H.Ec. Mairlyn Smith's promotional video for her newest cookbook Healthy Starts Here!
Geared to busy families, Healthy Starts Here! features recipes for both classic favourites and new spins on old standbys, including:
- Hockey-Night-in-Canada Burgers
- Chili-Roasted Broccoli Stalks
- Black Bean-Tortilla Chip Soup
- Barley Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms
- Chocolate Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce
Informative essays as well as nutrition information and diabetes food choice values for each recipe round out the package. Click here to order your copy.
May 4, 2011
For information on how Canadians can become better-informed and more confident consumers, click on the Canadian Consumer Handbook below created and updated by the Consumer Measures Committee, a joint committee of federal, provincial and territorial governments.
April 29, 2011
Teaching Financial Literacy in Secondary Schools
Laura Featherstone, OCT, P.H.Ec. provides information on family debt and courses to help students deal with financial situations.
April 2, 2011
In an effort to convene global food and health organizations, government agencies and academic institutions, six partner organizations have formed the International Center of Excellence in Food Risk Communication.
The Center’s Web site www.foodriskcommunications.org provides resources to help government officials, health professionals, academicians, food producers and the public share research and data about food safety.
March 15, 2011
Ways to Cope with Rising Food Prices
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec. provides information and tips on dealing with rising food prices.
February 7, 2011
Cleaning Products - Is there a Safe Green?
Mary Carver, P.H.Ec. provides information and advice on environmentally preferable cleaning products.
For a list of certified EcoLogo® products, click on one of the EcoLogo® icons below.
January 19, 2011
EAT SAFE! Website
A consumer food safety campaign by Maple Leaf Foods and the Canadian Public Health Association targets Canadians at high risk.
Food Safety for Families brought to you by the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education and Maple Leaf Foods. OHEA is a partner with CPCFSE.
OHEA is a member of the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education
