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Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… at about the same time each day. This will help them build healthy habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. … with plant-based proteins Canada’s food guide suggests eating a variety of protein foods, especially those that … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …

Vitamin D and your health

… File 68e Calcium and Your Health Infant and toddler feeding guidelines: Baby's Best Chance Toddler First Steps Vitamin D … to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always chew food into small … in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are at least 4 … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …

Iron and Your Health

… getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. … people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from … 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

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in … 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: …

Pregnancy and dental health

… risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and drink, how often you eat and drink, how long the food stays on your teeth and how long plaque builds up on … You can help your baby to develop strong teeth and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… hormones A change in regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting … to help keep your bowel movements regular. Fibre-rich foods hold liquid in your stools to keep them soft. Aim to … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …

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 … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care … While in hospital, visitors will need to follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of VRE. This will include …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin … Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with …

Lead in drinking water

… are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. … plumbing after delivery to a property. What are the guidelines for lead in drinking water? The Guidelines for … issues. People may ingest lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. There is no …