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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, there are other steps you can take to be healthy and to protect your developing baby during … pregnancy: Regularly see your doctor, nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… PDF Document English A well-planned vegan diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and … beverages such as almond, rice, coconut, and oat have less fat, energy, and protein than fortified soy beverage. …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… Download PDF Document English A vegetarian diet can be a healthy eating pattern for people of all ages, including babies and … beverages such as almond, rice, coconut, and oat have less fat, energy, and protein than pasteurized homogenized …

Iron and Your Health

… getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. … about your iron needs. How do babies get enough iron? Most healthy babies are born with iron stores that will last … the formula until they are 9 to 12 months of age and are eating a variety of iron-rich foods. At about 6 months, your …

Fibre and Your Health

… have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends eating whole grain foods like oats, quinoa and brown rice. … and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: … facts table to confirm the amount Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …

Toxoplasmosis

… Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk … swallowing contaminated dirt in the playground Other, less common, ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: …

Calcium and your health

… Information). If you are not getting enough calcium, try eating more foods that contain it. If you find it hard to … for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and …

Travellers diarrhea

… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … by (ETEC) is available but not routinely recommended unless you are at increased risk of complications from … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands … Contact your veterinarian right away if your pet becomes less active or shows signs of illness such as loss of …