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… Toilet learning Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … toilet, or to become independent in toileting. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a … child to use the toilet. Rushing the process may make it more difficult and frustrating for both of you. Be patient – …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, … Healthy babies born at full term, which is 37 weeks or more of pregnancy, can be fed any type of store-bought … of age Have a weakened immune system, meaning they are more likely to get sick if exposed to germs The safest …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … of calcium include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 … from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are … those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Do some people need more vitamin D? If you take certain medications or have …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy … foods every day. Take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement with 16 to 20 mg of iron. If your iron levels …
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… foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also … for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you could get anemia. People … Too much folic acid may cause health problems. Do not take more than 1000 mcg (1 mg) of folic acid from fortified foods …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child can safely get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know that getting … If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. What is the immune system and how does it work? …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch … If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. Are vaccines safe? Yes. Vaccines are safe for …
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… (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar … the types and amounts of many of these ingredients through Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … products, butter, ghee, lard, coconut and palm oils. To eat more healthy fats and less saturated fat: Use olive, soybean … a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care provider to learn more. Eat more nuts All nuts such as peanuts, almonds …
