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… for a dose of the medicine? Should I give the medicine with food? If my child refuses to take the medicine, is it okay to add the medicine to food or drink to get the child to take it? Can other … is also very important. It involves eating healthy foods, being active, staying at a healthy weight, and not …
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… you should not take. Find out if you should avoid certain foods and beverages (such as grapefruit juice), alcohol, … you should not take. Find out if you should avoid certain foods and beverages (such as grapefruit juice), alcohol, …
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… It helps with weight loss. The surgery limits the amount of food your stomach can hold. This can help you eat less and … stomach. This forms a small pouch. The pouch will hold the food you eat. The doctor will close the cuts in your belly … stomach smaller, you will get full sooner when you eat. Food also may empty into the small intestine too quickly. …
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… a group of schoolchildren on a bike ride to teach bicycle safety. Offer to lead a walking group. Compete in your … a group of schoolchildren on a bike ride to teach bicycle safety. Offer to lead a walking group. Compete in your …
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… eating. It may dull your senses, and you might not chew food properly or might try to swallow too large a portion of food. Take small bites. Cut meat into small pieces. Chew your food thoroughly. Do not give popcorn, nuts, or hard candy to …
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… know the amount of sugar and starch (carbohydrate) in the foods you eat. This is important because carbohydrates … after meals can help you see how different carbohydrate foods affect your blood sugar level. A registered dietitian … each meal and snack. Pay attention to serving sizes. Read food labels to find carb amounts and the serving size. It …
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… new cells. It's made by your body. It also comes from food you eat (meat and dairy products). Having high … make it more likely. These things include eating too much food that contains saturated fat and having family who have … alone. Lifestyle changes include: Eating heart-healthy foods. Losing weight if you need to, and staying at a …
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… Table salt, soy sauce; large amounts in processed foods; small amounts in milk, breads, vegetables, and … acid. Table salt, soy sauce; large amounts in processed foods; small amounts in milk, meats, breads, and vegetables. … health. Nuts and seeds, legumes, leafy green vegetables, seafood, chocolate, artichokes, "hard" drinking water. …
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… and drinking. Try to eat your normal types and amounts of food. Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration. If you can't eat your usual foods, drink extra liquids, such as soup, low-sugar … replacement solutions, or milk. You may also eat food that's gentle on your stomach, such as bananas, rice, …
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… this feeling causes you to stop eating and not think about food again for several hours. Fullness is partly controlled … by the hypothalamus, your blood sugar, and having food in your stomach and intestines. Appetite is a desire for food, usually after seeing, smelling, or thinking about …