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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. … vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a … until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s gums even before the teeth come into the mouth. …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … Contact your public health dietitian or licensing officer, or call … young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … for a number of reasons. If offering infant formula to your baby: Choose store-bought infant formula made from cow milk Choose soy-based store-bought infant formula if your baby has a medical condition called galactosemia …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby. What are the different types of infant formula? … Disinfect means to kill any germs that could make your baby sick. This should be done for a baby of any age. …
