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… we eat can change based on many factors. This includes age, daily routine, activity level, food preferences and … buy foods you do not need if you shop while hungry For packaged snacks like crackers and granola bars, compare the … dietitian or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… such as dust mites and cockroaches, dander from fur-bearing animals such as dogs or cats, and dust and pollens … furnaces, fireplaces, car exhaust from an attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires … not carpet any area that is subject to moisture or flooding problems (such as certain basements) Regularly clean your …
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… The amount of iron you need each day depends on your age, sex, whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and … 125 mL (1/2 cup) 0.8 Asparagus or sliced beets, cooked 6 spears 0.7 to 0.8 g = gram, mg = milligram, mL = milliliter, … adults and 1.5 per month for children. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Association (CSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certify wood stoves and other burning … dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon … to lung tissue May cause inflammation, leading to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell if you are happy … Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems by talking, instead of by aggression or physical …
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… vegetables and fruits such as broccoli, snow peas, red cabbage, bell peppers, kiwi, mango, papaya, peaches, … increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too early. You can start offering small amounts of pasteurized … (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well (#69d) Meal and snack ideas for your …
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… fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, bandages and mosquito repellent. Bring medication to help … want to take an anti-nausea medication for the symptoms Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes Drink plenty of … Protect your skin and eyes from damage caused by the sun. Wear clothing that covers your skin and eyes such as a hat …
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… correctly used and in ways that are well understood and managed. What is an opioid overdose? An opioid drug overdose … public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in Canada continues to rise. Canada is one of the … consumers of prescription opioids in the world. In recent years, the number of deaths in B.C. related to illegal drug …
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… occurs when a baby dies suddenly while sleeping without a clear explanation or cause. SIDS is most likely to occur in babies between 2 and 4 months of age. The second kind of sleep-related infant death is … share a room with your baby. This means your baby sleeps near you, allowing you to be close to your baby. For help …
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… Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and even years in dust or soil. What are the symptoms of Q fever? … are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a weakened immune system. People with … Q fever while pregnant are more likely to have a miscarriage. How is Q fever spread? Animals like goats, sheep, …
