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… a baby is around 6 months old, they are ready to have solid food. Your baby will begin to show interest in solid foods and your family’s eating behaviour. Chestfeeding is a … or chestfeeding, or from bottle-feeding to solid foods. Weaning Bottle-feeding: weaning a baby Feeding your …
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… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide …
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… transport your children, and your workplace. (Front desk or security employees can use a photo and protection order to … Call the police if your abusive partner shows up. Increase security around your home and property. Your local police … transport your children, and your workplace. (Front desk or security employees can use a photo and protection order to …
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… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat …
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… after handling raw meat to prevent contaminating other foods Do not drink unpasteurized milk from any animal Wear … illness in your cat Feed your cat commercial dry or canned food, not raw or undercooked meats Is there a treatment for …
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… habits, including how to start, stay on track and how a food journal can help: Healthy eating: Starting a plan for … habits Improving your eating habits (Government of Canada) Food journaling: How to keep track of what you eat Eating … culture and traditions part of healthy eating:  Cultures, food traditions and healthy eating (Government of Canada) …
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… Vegetarian diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional … more about what to eat when you are pregnant. Canada's food guide: Healthy eating when pregnant and breastfeeding … Iron and Your Health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in Foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Pregnancy and folic acid …
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… Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when … amounts of vitamin D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months … aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which foods contain vitamin D? Only a few foods contain vitamin D …
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… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have …
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… or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces (drawers, shelves, cutting boards and …