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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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… 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) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and …
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… 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 …
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… unless the nipples are cracked and bleeding The healthy, intact skin of others coming into contact with your … infection and recover completely. Less than 8 percent of healthy adults will develop chronic HBV infection, whereas … vaccine Eat healthy, nutritious food as outlined by the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Visit …
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… 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 … touching the ground Right after leaving animal areas Before eating or drinking After cleaning and removing boots or …
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… 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) …
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… especially important for babies and children. It supports healthy growth, brain development, and immune function. Most healthy babies are born with enough iron stored in their … foods? You can absorb more non-heme iron from foods by eating them at the same time as foods with heme iron or …
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… you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … can resume breast or chestfeeding What can I do to stay as healthy as possible? To promote good health while living … as advised by your health care provider Maintain a healthy weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get …
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… 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 … out too fast and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or …
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… 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 …
