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Healthy eating
… 12 months of life if: The nutritional needs of the infant cannot be met through breastfeeding, OR The infant is at … protein diet must have a diagnosis of one of the following: cancer requiring nutritional support during radiation, … following symptoms: malnutrition underweight status significant weight loss significant muscle mass loss significant …
Healthy eating
… We need small amounts of sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart … Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium per day. Many Canadians eat much more than this. To decrease the risk of … 2300 mg per day. Knowing how much sodium there is in food can help you make more healthy food choices. The table below …
Healthy eating
… easy to assemble. The problem is that many of these choices can be higher in fat, salt, and added sugar than is … like to eat and how those foods help nourish your body. You can look at how you’re eating overall, rather than one meal … or eliminating those last-minute trips to the store. You can also plan ahead by making larger dishes that can be …
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… in many foods. Knowing the potassium content of foods can help you make choices that fit your needs. Use the table … 6 halves 244 Orange 1 medium 237 Prickly Pear 1 fruit 227 Cantaloupe, cubes 125 mL (½ cup)  226 Pomegranate, seeds 125 … ½ fruit  174 Lychee (litchi) 125 mL (½ cup)  172 Peaches, canned, solids and liquid 125 mL (½ cup)  169 Grapefruit, …
Healthy eating
… Food journaling is one of the most powerful things you can do to reach your healthy eating goals. Tracking what you eat and drink each day can: Make you more aware of what and when you eat. Help you … to estimate portion size without having to measure. You can also learn a lot about your eating habits by simply …
Healthy eating
… of fibre. Peeling vegetables and fruit and removing seeds can lower their fibre content. This handout provides … cup) 0.5 Celery 1 medium stalk 0.6 Bamboo shoots, boiled or canned 125mL (½ cup) 0.6-1.0 Spinach, raw 250mL (1 cup) 0.7 … cup) 3.0 Brussel sprouts, boiled 4 sprouts 3.0 Artichoke*, canned 125mL (½ cup) 3.6 Potato, baked with skin 1 medium …
Healthy eating
… each day. The sample menu plans show how protein needs can easily be met through foods for both mixed (plant and … For additional information, see the following resources: Canada’s Food Guide https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/ Canadian Nutrient File …
Healthy eating
… oz)  66 Sausage (pork, veal) 75 g (2 ½ oz)  53 Tuna, light, canned with oil 75 g (2 ½ oz)  33 Soybeans, cooked 175 mL (¾ … green tea powder 2 g of tea powder per 1 cup tea 60 Source: Canadian Nutrient File (Accessed November 2018)   https://food-nutrition.canada.ca/cnf-fce/index-eng.jsp … Food Sources of Vitamin K …