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… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also … tofu, and nut and seed butters. Cereal-based products may have iron added to them, such as fortified infant cereal, …
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… water-borne diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; lymphoma or … to take extra precautions with their drinking water. Ask your doctor or nurse practioner how weak your immune system … get rid of viruses, bacteria and parasites but not chemicals which may be found in the water. Reverse Osmosis (RO): …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon …
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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … in disasters and emergencies can be very stressful. You may help or work with very upset people. You may also … hours in difficult situations. At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to …
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… Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child Last updated November 1, 2022 … A regular routine of meals and snacks is important for your child’s growth and development. Offer your child 3 … Safety Information for children ages 5 and under If you have questions about your child’s food intake, call 8-1-1 to …
