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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … growth and development, including brain development. How much iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends … need more iron depending on a variety of factors, including how often they donate. Endurance athletes such as …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work properly. How much calcium do I need each day? Recommended amounts of … daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many factors affect how much …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim … health care provider or registered dietitian to find out how much fibre is right for you. How can I increase the …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … 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 …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February 28, 2023 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … is someone in their life who loves them no matter what. Show your child that you love them all the time – even when … your child may still pick up on your feelings and become stressed if they think that they are the cause. Talk about …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … 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 …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … when most parents choose to get them for their children. However, at times large groups of parents have chosen not to …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I know how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have …
