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… full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim for the following amount of fibre each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 to 3 19 g 19 g 4 to 8 25 g 25 g 9 … 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People …
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… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … to UVA can lead to premature skin aging, such as wrinkles, age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin … with cataracts and eye cancers. Each tan or sunburn damages your skin cells and DNA. It can take years for the …
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… to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits for life. Give your … such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% milk and plain fortified soy beverage. Other fortified plant-based beverages such as almond …
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… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years of age. Since the discovery of vCJD in 1995, there have been …
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… it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes … This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine at … 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. These are given at the same time as other childhood …
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… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, many of us have soaked up …
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… throughout B.C. They are reported online as hourly average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form … Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older adults are also at risk. Symptoms may include: … Wheezing Shortness of breath Irritation of the nasal passage, throat and eyes Symptoms may be worse in cold weather, …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to …
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… with bacteria and parasites, especially if they have diarrhea or were strays Pets that are imported may carry … a cough that does not go away, sneezing, weight loss or diarrhea Outdoor cats can become infected with Toxoplasma … the toilet bowl Do not allow your pet access to the garbage Do not let your pet eat other animals Bird cages: Keep …
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… throughout B.C. They are reported online as hourly average concentrations. Air quality is also reported in the form … to be affected by particle pollution include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as … move dusty work outside and never idle a car inside a garage or near an open window Prevent and reduce PM pollution …
