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Iron in foods

… Iron in foods Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File … growth, brain development, and immune function. What foods contain iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods … and pasta may also have added iron. Check the ingredient list to see if iron has been added to a packaged food. What …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March 10, 2023 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also …

Babys first foods

… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … do not need a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more …

Food safety in child care facilities

… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers Last updated September 17, … I make sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your … meet their growing nutrient needs. As you introduce solid foods to your baby, there are many things you can do to make …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… Severe allergic reactions to food: Children and teens Last updated March 1, 2019 … Document Vietnamese What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk …

Feeding your baby Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old

… who are 6 to 12 months old. It includes information on food safety and amounts of food to offer your baby. How do I prepare food safely for … appetite increases, offer more food. Remember to watch and listen for your baby’s hunger and fullness cues and let them …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … of NTDs or had a pregnancy affected by NTDs You have diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal conditions such as … meat products Foods fortified with folic acid will list folate on the nutrition facts table. The amount of …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in … Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre … To identify whole grain foods, check the ingredient list for the words “whole grain” followed by the name of the …

Vitamin D and your health

… Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when … amounts of vitamin D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months … table to see if vitamin D has been added. The table below lists some foods that contain vitamin D. Should I take a …