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Food security Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all … and how to support those experiencing it: Reports and resources (BC Centre for Disease Control) Beyond nutrition: …
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… Organic Foods On this page: Overview Overview What is organic food? Food that is labelled "organic" has been grown or raised …
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… Carbohydrate Foods On this page: Overview Overview One serving of carbohydrate food has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Typically if a food has 8 to 22 grams of carbohydrates per serving, it is …
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Food Safety: Cooking On this page: Overview Overview It is important to cook foods at a safe temperature to avoid foodborne illness . The following picture shows you safe …
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… Health Claims on Food Labels On this page: Overview Overview Food makers can make health claims about certain nutrients, … mg of cholesterol and 2 grams or less of saturated fat. Low sodium Food has 140 mg or less of sodium. Good source of …
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… Low-Potassium Foods On this page: Overview Overview The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as vitamins and … Disease: Changing Your Diet Minerals: Their Functions and Sources Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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Food Safety: Storing On this page: Overview Overview Storing food promptly and correctly can help prevent foodborne illness . Here are some tips. Store at safe …
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Food Safety: Preparing On this page: Overview Related … Overview Wash your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness . How to wash your hands Follow these …
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Food Safety: Serving On this page: Overview Overview You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when serving food. Keep hot foods hot [ 60°C (140°F) or above] and cold …
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… Fat Replacers in Food On this page: Overview Overview Fat replacers are non-fat substances that act like fat in a food. An ideal fat replacer would be a substance that has no … fat but has fewer calories. Fat replacers can be found in foods such as baked goods, cheeses, sour cream, yogurt, …