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… is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has not been properly filtered, treated or … infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected … You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with cysts. Giardia can also spread from …
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… as follows: Heat method: Immerse the containers in hot water (77°C / 171°F or hotter) for at least 2 minutes. … for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk safety, visit …
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… and strong as you age. Eating a variety of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles … peas and lentils, and nuts and seeds. What should I drink? Water is the best choice to quench your thirst. Other …
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… with Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected person or … You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with Cryptosporidium . Cryptosporidium can …
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… Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora … Symptoms of Cyclospora infection include: Frequent watery (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #85 …
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… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a …
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… chickens, cows and pigs) that contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is … dietitian. For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 …
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… fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds and some animal-based foods like eggs and dairy products Excludes animal meat, … continue until they’re 9 to 12 months of age. Sips of plain water can be offered from an open cup after 6 months, but it … 2 years and older After the age of 2, you may offer other beverage options like skim, 1% and 2% cow milk and plain …
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… habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same … foods Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, … young children: For child care providers Health Canada Food Safety Information for children ages 5 and under If you have …
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… . Answer yes or no to the following sentences about vaccine safety. I know that vaccines are safe for my baby. Yes No I … harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, vaccines help keep your child healthy. All vaccines …