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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. … a daily vitamin D supplement of 400IU: Infants and young children under 2 years of age who are breastfed or fed some …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium … more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your …
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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a … do not have fluoride. Always check the label. Your dentist or dental professional may also apply fluoride at …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, … a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … Contact your public health dietitian or licensing officer, or call …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Human … for a number of reasons. If offering infant formula to your baby: Choose store-bought infant formula made from cow …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69b Child Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Human … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby. What are the different types of infant formula? …
