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… of choking because they: Have less practice controlling food in their mouths Do not always chew food into small enough pieces Have small airways Explore the … child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is …
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… diabetes medicines. What to do if you have trouble keeping food or fluids down. When to call your doctor. The plan is … medicine (if you are vomiting or having trouble keeping food or fluids down). You may not know how to adjust the … away, or may go away on its own. Certain medicines and foods can affect the colour of stool . Diarrhea medicines …
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… it from someone else who has it, or you can get it from foodborne illness. Foodborne illness can happen if you eat foods that contain harmful germs. Germs can get into food …
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… or need some encouragement to eat regularly. Try to offer food more often, including snacks throughout the day. Ask what foods the person you're caring for likes best. Offer those foods when you can. Preparing for a meal Before the meal, …
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… and cheese provide a lot of calcium. But there are other foods that have calcium. These foods include kale, broccoli, and bok choy. You can also get … but very little of it is available to the body. These foods contain binders that prevent the calcium from being …
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… function better for longer. Eating a variety of healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods can help. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, … protein per kilogram body weight. Eat a variety of protein foods as part of a healthy eating pattern. Protein is in …
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… Information Overview Heart-healthy eating means eating food that can help lower your risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It focuses on eating more healthy foods and cutting back on foods that aren't so good for you. It is part of a …
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… dirt, soap, shampoo, body oils, perspiration (sweat), food and drinks. Chlorine that has reacted with organic …