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Hand foot and mouth disease

… adults may also get the disease. Cases occur mainly in the summer and early fall. What are the symptoms? Symptoms start … such as pop or fruit juice. Offer your child cool and soft foods such as bread, noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Avoid acidic and spicy foods, as these may sting. Image … Hand foot and mouth …

Your child and play from birth to 3 years

… around age 3, they will start to play with other children Safety during play To ensure safety, stay ahead of your baby to keep them from grabbing … http://www.bcchildrens.ca/health-info/healthy-living/child-safety#About , or Toddler’s First Steps . For more …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… for at least 1 minute before allowing to air dry Use B.C.’s FOODSAFE Chlorine Dilution Calculator tool to make up the … based on the concentration of your bleach product www.foodsafe.ca/dilution-calculator.html Pasteurize milk in a … 2 weeks For more information For more information on milk safety, visit …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… dietitian. For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File #03 … Home canning - How to avoid botulism HealthLinkBC File #59a Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer … Unpasteurized …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… the Btk performance. Many of these ingredients are approved food-grade additives. It does not use petroleum products and … Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® is usually done in the early summer, from early June to mid-July, depending on the insect …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. You can also help shape positive attitudes towards food and eating. Healthy eating is about more than just what … roles at meal and snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's …

Iron and Your Health

… people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from animal foods. Females over the age of 50 who still menstruate can … of their babies. If you are pregnant, choose iron-rich foods every day. Take a daily multivitamin/mineral …

Calcium and your health

… amounts of calcium include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 … *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium include: Milk and dairy …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide …

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 …