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… also caring for yourself and your family Can you prepare food that meets their dietary needs? For example, … modifications, like thickened fluids and minced or pureed food Can you maintain a safe home temperature? This is … grab bars and a raised toilet seat Special dietary needs Safety and security of your home Preparing your home with a …
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… Provide education, information and counselling support on food and nutrition Help you prevent and manage health … supports for those experiencing difficulties accessing food Dietitian services are available from 9am to 5pm, … to a dietitian about food, nutrients, supplements, food safety and food security. Dietitians consider your personal …
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… A virus, such as viral stomach illness ( gastroenteritis ). Food poisoning . Medicines, such as antibiotics, birth control pills, or heart medicines. Pregnancy. " Morning sickness " may be one of your first … occur more often or are more severe. Learn more Food Safety: Preparing Food Safety: Storing Handwashing Preparing …
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… This forms a small pouch. This new pouch will hold the food you eat. The doctor will connect the new stomach pouch … leave scars that fade with time. After the surgery, the food you eat will go from the small pouch to the middle part … Arterburn D, et al. (2018). Comparative effectiveness and safety of bariatric procedures for weight loss: A PCORnet …
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… in Fish Black Lung Disease Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Child Safety: Air Pollution Controlling Indoor Mould Environmental … Drinking Water Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects Radon … in Fish Black Lung Disease Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Child Safety: Air Pollution Controlling Indoor Mould Environmental …
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… You can use an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy for 2.5 to 10 years, depending on the type. Your … Citations Ti AJ, et al. (2020). Effectiveness and safety of extending intrauterine device duration: A … By: HealthLink BC Ti AJ, et al. (2020). Effectiveness and safety of extending intrauterine device duration: A …
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… your COVID-19 vaccines. Wash your hands often. Eat healthy foods, and try to stay at a healthy weight. Healthy foods can help you have the energy you need. Do not smoke. … Treatment with counselling and medicine can help. Prevent pregnancy Talk to your doctor about preventing pregnancy. …
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… contraception? Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy if: You had sex without using birth control . … February 9, 2016. Ti AJ, et al. (2020). Effectiveness and safety of extending intrauterine device duration: A … February 9, 2016. Ti AJ, et al. (2020). Effectiveness and safety of extending intrauterine device duration: A …
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… (FASD). To learn more, visit Alcohol and drug use during pregnancy While breastfeeding Driving a motor vehicle. Learn … of dangerous physical activity Being responsible for the safety of others Making important decisions How alcohol … your rate of alcohol consumption, the higher your BAC. Food and absorption Food in the stomach slows down the rate …
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… Basics What is campylobacteriosis? Campylobacteriosis is foodborne illness caused by the campylobacter bacterium. … to prepare vegetables or other raw or lightly cooked foods. Drinking contaminated milk or water from contaminated … food and how to store it. Reading food labels and following safety instructions will reduce your chances of becoming ill …
