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Vitamin D and your health

… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… oatmeal, brown and wild rice and barley Whole grains have vitamins, minerals and more fibre than refined grains. One … may change. It’s important to get enough of the following vitamins and minerals: Calcium Calcium is important for … fortified plant-based beverages and margarine. Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 helps your nervous system work, helps make …

Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… you follow a vegan eating pattern, your milk may be low in vitamin B12. Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements for you and your child Infant …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… each day. Nutrients to pay attention to include iron, zinc, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and vitamin D. Plan meals and snacks around foods with these key …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… Babies that are breastfed or chestfed need a 400 IU liquid vitamin D supplement every day. Human milk has a very small amount of vitamin D that is not enough to meet your baby’s needs. At … 400 mcg of folic acid. You may also need a 1000 mcg vitamin B12 supplement if you do not eat animal foods often or are …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… but do not give you important nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals. What if I have extra weight? Healthy … ask to speak with a registered dietitian. Do I need to take vitamin and mineral supplements? Maybe. People with … properly. If you are not eating well, you might need a multivitamin/mineral supplement. Do not take high doses of any …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too much. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin K. Some diseases and conditions can cause the blood …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… foods for healthy growth and development. Iron, calcium, vitamin D and healthy fats are important nutrients for young … canned fish with bones, beans, some dark green vegetables Vitamin D: fatty fish such as salmon and rainbow trout, …

Caffeinated energy drinks

… sugar substitutes, flavourings, and often a combination of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes herbs and other substances … drinks instead of water and nutritious drinks like milk Vitamins and minerals The amount of vitamins and minerals in one energy drink is safe for most …

Iron and Your Health

… choose iron-rich foods every day. Take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement with 16 to 20 mg of iron. If your … at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Examples of foods high in vitamin C include: red, yellow and green peppers, broccoli, …