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… Baby's first foods Last updated October 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … do not need a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All babies need more …
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Food Safety: Storing On this page: Overview Overview Storing food promptly and correctly can help prevent foodborne illness . Here are some tips. Store at safe …
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Food Safety: Preparing On this page: Overview Related … Overview Wash your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness . How to wash your hands Follow these …
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Food Safety: Serving On this page: Overview Overview You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when serving food. Keep hot foods hot [ 60°C (140°F) or above] and cold …
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Food Safety: Cooking On this page: Overview Overview It is important to cook foods at a safe temperature to avoid foodborne illness . The following picture shows you safe …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: … It helps if the entire family gets involved, eats healthy foods, and learns about counting carbohydrate. Although the lure of eating junk foods remains, you can balance your child's meals with …
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… Eating Out When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview … be aware of how much carbohydrate you are eating. Most fast-food restaurants have information about the carbohydrates, calories, sodium, and fat in their food. Here are some tips for eating out. Plan ahead. Before …
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Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset … Is more physically active than usual without eating enough food. Takes a medicine that can lower blood sugar as a side … when your child's blood sugar gets low. Keep quick-sugar food handy. This includes glucose tablets, fruit juice, and …
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Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Actionset … feeling very tired, and urinating more than usual. Post a list of the symptoms in a place where you can see it often, … Add any symptoms you have noticed that may not be on the list. Check your blood sugar often. This is especially …
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Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Actionset … feeling very tired, and urinating more than usual. Post a list of the symptoms in a place where you and your child can … Add any symptoms your child has had that aren't on the list. Check your child's blood sugar often. This is …