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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat …

Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… (i.e. during intense rainfall events in the fall/winter months). Burned land and forests near water can cause large …

Travellers diarrhea

… movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, … tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot Use bottled or …

Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines

… *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… feces. The spores can live outside your body for weeks or months. They may be found on items you touch such as bed …

Clean-up after a flood

… were not sealed before the flood Throw out all perishable foods that have been at temperatures above 4°C for more than … products During power outages, a full freezer will keep foods frozen for up to 2 days. Foods in a freezer that have thawed and remained above 4°C …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… sodium intake to 2000 mg or less per day. Although many foods contain sodium, most of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian … sodium Use the Nutrition Facts table to help you choose foods lower in sodium. The percent daily value (%DV) shows …

Healthy snacks for adults

… have a snack before going grocery shopping. You might buy foods you do not need if you shop while hungry For packaged … oranges and bananas Keep a small supply of nutritious foods at work or school in case you forget to pack a snack … -it-a-habit-to-eat-vegetables-fruit-whole-grains-and-protein-foods/ For more nutrition information, call 8-1-1 to speak …

E coli infection

… thoroughly. E. coli are also sometimes found in other foods including fruits and vegetables, as well as in … cook it. Ensure it is wrapped well and kept away from other foods. Do not try cooking frozen or partially frozen meat … raw meat to prevent E. coli from contaminating other foods. You can use a 200 ppm (parts per million) no rinse …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… sound before the next breath. This cough can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 …