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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat …

Vitamin D and your health

… Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when … amounts of vitamin D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months … aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which foods contain vitamin D? Only a few foods contain vitamin D …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have …

Clean-up after a flood

… or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces (drawers, shelves, cutting boards and …

Health advice for travellers

… destination, try to eat and sleep according to local time Food and water safety in developing countries Eat foods that are well cooked and served hot. Avoid foods that are served at room temperature. Do not eat food …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or water, remember the three T’s … Fire-making kit Signalling device (i.e. whistle) Extra food and water Extra clothing Navigational and communication …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. … facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make … to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility involves: …

Shigellosis

… bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. … using the bathroom or changing a diaper, and then preparing food and drinks or caring for other children. Family members …

Campylobacter infection

… dogs, cats and humans. When animals are slaughtered for food, bacteria from an animal’s intestines may contaminate … include undercooked poultry and meats, unpasteurized milk, food and water contaminated with fecal material, and animals including pets and farm animals. During food preparation, contaminated foods can transmit bacteria …

Travellers diarrhea

… movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, … to 4 days. The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called … hands after can pass the bacteria on to others through food preparation or hand-to-mouth contact. Untreated water …