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… Fats are called saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For … shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated fat a food contains. Trans fat There are … oils.These can no longer be added to foods sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and …
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… 69b Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Human milk (breast milk) is the only food a baby needs for … until they are opened. Powdered formula is not sterile. How do I wash and disinfect the bottles and equipment to … a boil for 2 minutes Let the water cool to between room and body temperature Wash the top of the can with hot water and …
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… a problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water … to Health Canada, manganese is most easily absorbed in the body through drinking water. What amount of manganese can …
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… the day. Trust your child’s appetite to guide them on how much to eat. It’s normal for your child to eat more on … cups Trail mix Whole grain crackers and cheese Applesauce How to pack a safe lunch Keep cold foods cold. Use an …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese From birth to 6 months, human milk (breast milk) and a daily 400 IU vitamin D … and be more likely to try and enjoy a variety of foods. How much food does my baby need? While you decide what foods to offer, let your baby decide how much to eat. Offer food when your baby shows signs of …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus … but cases have been found in British Columbia and Nunavut. How can I tell if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the … your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an infected …
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… surface of the water, looking for bird and mammal hosts. How can I get swimmer’s itch? If schistosome larvae are present in a body of water and you are in that water (swimming or wading) … burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they will die almost immediately. It is the reaction …
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… and rivers. When the amount of cyanobacteria in a water body increases, a dense mass called a bloom will form. Cyanobacteria blooms are natural. However, some human activities (such as agriculture or a poorly …
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… intestinal infection caused by bacteria called Yersinia . How is yersiniosis spread? Yersinia bacteria can be carried … to run its course. Remember, the bacteria are still in your body and you can spread this illness to others while you are … to make food safer HealthLinkBC File #61a Role of pets in human disease HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting zoo and open …
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… neurological condition) can occur after campylobacteriosis. How can I become infected with Campylobacter ? Campylobacter … including chickens, cows, pigs, sheep, dogs, cats and humans. When animals are slaughtered for food, bacteria from … water can be contaminated with human feces or animal waste. How can I prevent Campylobacter infection? It is important …
