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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 foods that have …
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… or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces (drawers, shelves, cutting boards and …
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… fibre, nuts, soy protein and plant sterols. Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy … What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy … Eat more soy protein Foods with soy protein include soy beverage, tofu, soy nuts, soybeans and soy-based textured …
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… from the water. Do not expose plants that are grown for food to water contaminated with cyanobacteria. The toxins … about cyanobacteria in drinking water, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at … and recreational water quality, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality …
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… your well water. For more information on water quality and guidelines, see the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at … treat your drinking water before drinking it, using it for food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For short term …
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… cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat food that is contaminated with VRE. Food can be contaminated if the person preparing the food … While in hospital, visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include …
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… Vietnamese What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a food borne infection caused by Salmonella bacteria. Symptoms … You can become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected …
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… were used should be checked to ensure that it meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. People and … has been affected by a wildfire? Do not drink, prepare food, or wash with tap water until officials say the water … etc.) to ensure it meets the water quality standards in Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. For more …
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… to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines to find out what a standard drink means. The … feeding for about 2 hours after drinking for each alcoholic beverage consumed. For example, if a person has 2 alcoholic …
