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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 …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to … longer be added to foods sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable … products that are lowest in saturated and trans fat When eating out The percent daily value (%DV) tells you if a food …

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 …

Nitrate in well water

… also be found in the environment, but is mainly used as a food and drink preservative, especially in cured meats. Both … in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum … point-of-use treatment device (NSF certified) for food and beverage preparation, hygiene (e.g. bathing/showering) or …

Lunches to go

… Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps your child get the energy and … and nuts. Speak with school staff to learn about allergy guidelines in your school. For more information, see Peanut …

Lead in drinking water

… are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. … issues. People may ingest lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. There is no … and the federal government to develop best practices and policies. They also provide advice to water suppliers and …

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 …

Well water testing

… does indicate: The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to surface … chemicals Chemicals found in well water can come from human activity and natural sources. Most naturally occurring … levels can have a negative impact on the development of healthy bones and teeth in children. For more information …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… hormones A change in regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… 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 … hospitals? If you are visiting a hospital, follow hospital guidelines to prevent the spread of CPO. Wash your hands or …