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Create Your Own Factsheet

The factsheet generator (FSG) is a specialized web-based tool that allows you to customize your own nutrition factsheets with standardized, evidence-based key messages and supporting messages. Follow these easy step by step instructions or click on the User’s Guide pdf for more detailed help.

Step 1:	Choose a Language
Step 2:	Choose a Topic
Step 3:	Choose the Audience
Step 4:	Choose your template for page 2 messages
	A) 1 supporting message on page 2
	B) 2 supporting messages on page 2
Step 5:	First Page - Select a Key Message
Step 5b:	First Page - Select a Supporting Message
Step 6:	Second Page - Select a Supporting Message
Step 6b:	Second Page - Select a Supporting Message (only if you selected "Supporting Message" on Step 4
Step 7:	Select Logos for Footer
Step 8:	Select whether you want your Factsheet in Color or Black & White
Step 9:	Click on "Preview" to view a preview of your customized factsheet Click on "Generate" to download the factsheet in PDF format. Please complete the feedback survey.

NOTE: The colours in Preview on your monitor may look different from the colours in the generated PDF.

Sample Factsheet Preview

Page 1

Page 2

Step 1: Choose a Language

Step 2: Choose the Topic

Step 3: Choose the Audience

TeensParents

Step 4: Choose your template for page 2 messages

Half Page

Step 5: First Page - Select a Key Message

Select	Key Message
	Focus on the positive in yourself and others
	Enjoy healthy food and drinks most of the time
	Have fun: Be active and keep moving

Step 5b: First Page - Select a Supporting Message

Select	Supporting Message
	Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes
	The way you treat others is important
	Enjoy regular meals to feel and be your best
	Eat with your family and have fun with food
	Pay attention to your food and feelings
	Find fun activities that get you moving
	Look for realistic and inspirational images in the media

Step 6: Second Page - Select a Supporting Message

Select	Supporting Message
	Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes
	The way you treat others is important
	Enjoy regular meals to feel and be your best
	Eat with your family and have fun with food
	Pay attention to your food and feelings
	Find fun activities that get you moving
	Look for realistic and inspirational images in the media

Step 6b: Second Page - Select a Second Supporting Message

Select	Supporting Message 2
	Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes
	The way you treat others is important
	Enjoy regular meals to feel and be your best
	Eat with your family and have fun with food
	Pay attention to your food and feelings
	Find fun activities that get you moving
	Look for realistic and inspirational images in the media

Step 7: Select Logos for Footer

Select	Logo
	First Nations Health
	Fraser Health
	Interior Health
	Northern Health
	Provincial Health Services
	Vancouver Coastal Health
	Island Health
	Inside BC, No Health Authority
	Outside of BC

Step 8: Choose black and white or color Black and White Colour

Step 9: Create your Factsheet

Preview

Generate

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