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Pregnancy and dental health

… where plaque sticks Floss your teeth daily Choose to drink water between meals and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on … and snacks. If this is not possible, rinse your mouth with water or a fluoride mouth rinse Do not smoke/vape, drink … bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing bacteria to …

Iron and Your Health

… and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Without enough iron, your body will not have enough hemoglobin, and you may develop iron deficiency … health care provider about your iron needs. How do I get enough iron if I am pregnant? Pregnant women need more iron …

Burns and scalds in young children

… children is from contact with hot drinks/food, hot tap water, and hot surfaces. Why are young children at risk? … or oven doors Bathroom hazards: Very hot bath and tap water Access to appliances such as hair straighteners or … injuries can be prevented. Passive strategies: The hot water temperature at the taps in the bathroom should be set …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… we age. If you increase the amount of fibre you eat, drink enough fluid to keep your bowel movements soft. A type of … peas and lentils, and nuts and seeds. What should I drink? Water is the best choice to quench your thirst. Other … Your body needs fluids to function. When you don’t get enough fluids your body becomes dehydrated. Dehydration can …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… is considered safe and effective against tooth decay. Offer water to drink between feedings Introduce your baby to using … lidless cup between 6 and 9 months of age. After 12 months, water is the best choice between regular feeding times and … little natural fluoride and few cities add fluoride to the drinking water. If you are unsure if your water supply …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… drinks such as breastmilk, plain whole cow’s milk and water. After age 2, other options include skim, 1% and 2% … than soy. Only offer them if your child is over 2 and gets enough energy and protein from other nutritious foods. Offer … eat. Limit to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) each day. Give water between meals and snacks for thirst. Don’t give sugary …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… and create a very powerful poison. One teaspoonful is enough to kill 100,000 people. Improper home canning creates … and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can high-acid foods. Plums or rhubarb … The food being preserved must be rinsed clean using cold drinking water before canning. Use separate cutting boards …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow … to cyanobacteria? You can be exposed to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during … bad. This will likely discourage many individuals from drinking or playing in this water. However, some individuals …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for … beer, wine, spirits, coolers and ciders can harm the fetus. Drinking more than 3 standard drinks at one time (binge drinking), and regular drinking in pregnancy (everyday) are …

Babys first foods

… nut and seed butters blended with an equal amount of warm water and stirred into iron-fortified infant cereal Along … not recommended before 2 years of age. They do not provide enough fat or energy for growing babies Coconut, oat, rice, … not be offered before 2 years of age. They do not have enough fat, energy, or protein for growing babies How do I …