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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68h Nutrition Series Download PDF … your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim …
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… Health advice for travellers Last updated September 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41a Travel Series Download PDF … and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot. Avoid foods that are served at …
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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File … times a day helps ensure they meet their iron needs. How much iron do I need? Aim for the following amounts of … poultry. The body does not absorb iron from plant foods as well as iron from animal foods. Learn how to get the most …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … Fats are called saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 69d Child Nutrition Series … eating is about more than just what we eat. It’s also about how we eat. You and your child have different roles at meal …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 … are considered immune. Mumps is generally a mild disease. However, complications, including encephalitis, are more … rubella disease. Rubella infection in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … severe skin rashes, eye and ear infections, and pneumonia. How can I make sure the water is safe? If you are unsure of … and spas. Their small bodies do not regulate temperature well and overheat too quickly. Physical hazards Pool and hot …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 72 Download PDF Document English … water or the juice is not pasteurized before consumption. How serious is this problem? This problem is very serious …
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… organisms (CPO) Last updated March 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 120 Download PDF Document English … who have been admitted to hospital or had treatment (e.g. dialysis or surgery) in a health care facility outside of … give you specific antibiotics that work for these bacteria. How is CPO spread? CPO are normally found in the gut. The …
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… Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 38c Download PDF Document English … babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural … bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You are …
