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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Plant sterols can lower LDL cholesterol if you eat enough of them. While plant sterols are found naturally in many foods, only supplements and fortified foods provide enough to lower your cholesterol.Although plant sterols can … your best weight Be physically active Quit smoking Get enough sleep According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… chickens, cows and pigs) that contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or the juice is not pasteurized before consumption. … Do not use them after the best before date If you think drinking unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, …

Yersiniosis

… these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia bacteria. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and unpasteurized milk. Yersinia …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… no symptoms. However, it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea Fever Loss of appetite Nausea Abdominal pain … of C. diff is to regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before you eat. … hand rub (ABHR, also known as hand sanitizer) if soap and water are not available. If you are admitted to a health …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… food in their mouths Do not always chew food into small enough pieces Have small airways Explore the world by … are swallowed. Dried peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are … and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or drink while …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… jewelry on the hands and wrists Wet your hands with warm water Wash all parts of your hands with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… contaminants? Many biological contaminants are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. … between inside and outside temperatures can cause water to condense on windows causing mould to grow on frames or sills. Water coming into the house from outside, from the roof or …

Healthy snacks for adults

… a smaller amount in a bowl or on a plate Stay hydrated by drinking water with your snacks On the go Pack snacks in your bag for … or school in case you forget to pack a snack or do not pack enough food. For example, roasted chickpeas, unsalted trail …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… to clean them (except ear thermometers) with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take … be taken by ear or, if the child is able to sit still long enough, by mouth. The most accurate way to take a … child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), excessively fussy …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and … People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not spread directly from person to … herbs and berries. Produce may become contaminated when watered with or washed in water containing the parasite, or …