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… such as in an office or school Coughing or sneezing Physical contact such as hugging and kissing Using the same … 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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… for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. … Too much caffeine can: Disrupt sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood … of sugary drinks as a child or teen can impact future eating habits and health. Sugar substitutes Some energy …
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… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked … 24 to 48 hours. In children, people with underlying medical conditions, and the elderly, dehydration from diarrhea is a …
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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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… have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends eating whole grain foods like oats, quinoa and brown rice. … foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: …
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… some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), … care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a …
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… CPO are usually a low risk and rarely cause an infection in healthy people. If they spread from the gut to other parts … cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow … are my chances of getting infected with CPO? If you are healthy your chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You …
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… found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, your chances of … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care …
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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 … in an open cup when your baby is 9 to 12 months of age and eating a variety of iron-rich foods Sips of water can be …
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… 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 …