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Vitamin D and your health

… and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is … vitamin D needs since it increases the risk of skin cancer. How much vitamin D do I need each day? Recommended amounts … µg = microgram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Do some people need more vitamin D? If you take …

Fibre and Your Health

… level Control your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim … 25 g 51 to 70+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) / 28 g Breast feeding (any age) / 29 g g = gram People with intestinal …

Young children and their vision

… you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can see at birth, … they have to learn to use their eyes. They have to learn how to focus, track objects and use both eyes together. … eye and a blurry picture in the weak eye. Vision concerns often have a family history. If you know of vision concerns …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision problems … Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries for my child? You can … Could my child be colour blind? Some children, males more often than females, have trouble seeing certain colours. …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… without proper ventilation may also help mould grow. How do I know if my home has moulds? Look for discoloration … is less air flow, like behind couches and under beds. Mould often looks fuzzy or powdery and is usually light green to … such as kitchens and bathrooms Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers to the …

Syphilis

… 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close … appears between 3 and 90 days after getting the infection. Often, the sore will not be noticeable. The sore will go … or hidden, stages. This period can last up to 30 years or longer. During this time, you may not have any symptoms. …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… visit Perinatal Services BC www.newbornscreeningbc.ca . How is my baby screened? Your baby’s heel is pricked and a … instances you may also be able to hold and breast/chest feed them while the blood is being taken. The blood sample … to screen for all the disorders on the screening panel. How soon after birth will my baby be screened? The ideal …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… Fats are called saturated or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For … add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. … such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in processed foods because they are less likely …

Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

… “high” or “very high”. The AQHI provides advice on how to minimize health risks. To check the current and AQHI … to more health effects because they can remain in the air longer, get deeper into your lungs and may even get into … (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn children How can I protect my health against particle pollution? …

Reye syndrome

… rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral … causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? The use of acetylsalicylic …