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… bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen less often than usual for you. You may feel like you need to … hormones A change in regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … finely minced or shredded meat, poultry and boneless fish, such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, cod and …
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… risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and … that contains bacteria (germs); To keep your teeth and gums healthy: Brush your teeth at least twice a day with … You can help your baby to develop strong teeth and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough …
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… Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps … meats can be convenient but tend to be higher in sugar, sodium and saturated fat. If you buy these foods, offer them less often and in smaller quantities. Use the nutrition …
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… cutlery or sharing meals Breastfeeding or chestfeeding, unless the nipples are cracked and bleeding The healthy, intact skin of others coming into contact with your … vaccine Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit …
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… Campylobacter Giardia Cryptosporidium Yersinia Other less common diseases include Q fever, psittacosis, … carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the … can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their …
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… at about the same time each day. This will help them build healthy habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. … vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods for healthy growth and development. Iron, calcium, vitamin D and … with plant-based proteins Canada’s food guide suggests eating a variety of protein foods, especially those that …
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… children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always … in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are at least 4 … Always supervise babies and young children when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from …
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… affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made by … to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy …
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… all parts of your body. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. … your body You can absorb more non-heme iron from foods by eating them at the same time as foods with heme iron or … has “a little” or “a lot” of iron. “A little’ is 5% DV or less and ‘a lot’ is 15% DV or more. Some labels will also …