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Prenatal ultrasound

… provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans provide important medical information that will help … baby. What is a prenatal ultrasound? A prenatal ultrasound scan is a painless medical procedure ordered by your …
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using …
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Calcium and your health

… calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, …
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Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … and minerals: Calcium Calcium is important for healthy bones, muscles and nerves and helps prevent osteoporosis. … younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, milk and milk products and calcium-fortified soy …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… dried fruit like raisins Raw carrots, apples, celery Fish bones, small chicken bones Hard candies Objects: Coins are the most common cause … can form a "plug" that can block the child's airway Remove bones from chicken and fish before serving Always supervise …
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Pregnancy and dental health

… Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health … them. You can help your baby to develop strong teeth and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting …
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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Heat foods evenly in the microwave To make sure that …
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Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… and soy products like tofu Calcium Calcium helps form bones and teeth. It’s also important for muscle function. … like calcium and phosphorus that are needed for strong bones and teeth. Only a few foods contain vitamin D …
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Food safety in child care facilities

… the way to the middle of the food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and …