In some jurisdictions additional funds are provided for infant formula. Some jurisdictions provide additional funds for supplemental formulated foods for HIV-positive individuals. The cost of supplemental formulated foods required by certain individuals, such as for example the elderly, particularly those in chronic care facilities and HIV-positive individuals, is covered under some provincial health care plans. The focus of school lunch programs as available through certain school boards is on the provision of energy and nutrients through the selection of foods in line with Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. There would not appear to be emphasis on specific micronutrients.
Some jurisdictions require approval of food menus in day care facilities.
Physicians, dentists and Public Health Units emphasize the benefits of fluoride in dental health. There is some concern now that fluoride ingestion may be too high because of the contribution from fluoridated toothpastes and fluoride dental rinses as well as fluoride supplements and fluoridated water supplies. Discussions are ongoing with regard to optimum fluoride intakes for Canadians. Labels and advertising of food products often specifically refer to the micronutrients present. Micronutrients in foods are sometimes targeted to specific population subgroups.