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Iron in foods Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File … Series Download PDF Document English Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make … growth, brain development, and immune function. What foods contain iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods
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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers Last updated September 17, … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used … I make sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your …
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Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 … 68c Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to … about 6 months. By this time, they’re ready to start solid foods. Offering iron-rich foods several times a day helps …
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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … All babies need more nutrients at this time, especially iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: … made with little or no added salt or sugar. Start with iron-rich foods and offer them at least 2 times each day. …
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… potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw meat from other foods Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross …
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… to find out if yours does. Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods in the grocery cart, shopping bags and fridge Use one …
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… hands Wash kitchen equipment and surfaces before preparing foods. Use clean dishes and utensils each time you serve a …
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… habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same … and protein foods for healthy growth and development. Iron, calcium, vitamin D and healthy fats are important … for young children. Regularly offer your child foods with: Iron: lean meat, fish, poultry, iron-fortified cereals, …
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… fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds and some animal-based foods like eggs and dairy products Excludes animal meat, … with unsweetened o-shaped oat cereal Muffins made with iron fortified infant cereal topped with plain yogurt Lunch … at 9 to 12 months of age if they’re eating a variety of iron-rich foods. One to 2 years Continue to offer water from …
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… fish, seafood, dairy products, eggs and other animal-based foods, such as gelatin or honey Most babies are ready to … 6-12 months One year and older Strips of pancakes made with iron fortified infant cereal, blueberry puree Shredded tofu … with mashed banana       Blueberry pancakes made with iron fortified infant cereal Congee (rice porridge) with …