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Vitamin D and your health

… those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Do some people need more vitamin D? If you take certain medications or have … to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… longer be added to foods sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable … and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks … products that are lowest in saturated and trans fat When eating out The percent daily value (%DV) tells you if a food …

Calcium and your health

… is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong … 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) …

Fibre and Your Health

… have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends eating whole grain foods like oats, quinoa and brown rice. Whole grains include all parts of the grain and have more fibre than refined grains. They also have more vitamins … and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t … cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People living in the …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… Document Vietnamese Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child … skills such as identifying and dealing with feelings, physical skills such as fine and gross motor skills, and … ideas that can be used to support and encourage physical activity early on, and is updated on a weekly basis. Play …

Iron and your health

… Some symptoms of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Iron is especially important for babies and children. It supports healthy growth, brain development, and immune function. Most … foods? You can absorb more non-heme iron from foods by eating them at the same time as foods with heme iron or …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care … difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start … (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other …

A better immunization experience for your child

… hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. … baby or child firmly in your lap in a seated position Why? Being held close to you calms your child and helps keep legs … that the part of the brain that processes pain is less active when children are distracted during immunizations. …