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… can get folate deficiency anemia if: You don't eat enough foods that contain folate or folic acid. These include … level back up. After your folate levels are normal, eat foods rich in folate and folic acid so you don't get anemia again. These foods include breads and cereals fortified with folic acid, …
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… Consider giving your child glucose tablets or a quick-sugar food before exercise. If your child's blood sugar is below … important to do if it's a new activity. Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise Physical Activity … important to do if it's a new activity. Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise Physical Activity …
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… Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (NIH … No. 08–5846). Available online: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/index.htm . Adaptation Date: … Education and Prevention Program Expert Panel Report 3: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma (NIH …
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… doctor about any other wishes or needs you may have for treating your asthma. They can be part of your shared goals. … doctor about any other wishes or needs you may have for treating your asthma. They can be part of your shared goals. …
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… can make it hard for the child to absorb nutrients from food. Sweat glands. You may notice that your child has … to reduce infection and get rid of mucus to keep the lungs healthy. Medicines may be used to control the amount and … replace lost nutrients. This may include taking vitamins; eating high-calorie, high-fat foods; drinking nutritional …
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… ways to promote and encourage the movement needed for healthy development. Here are some tips for fitting physical … stress ball (sponge / rubber) At recess and lunch - After a healthy snack and lunch, choose to move Skip, play tag, … day Help set and clear the table Help prepare the food (i.e. grate cheese, wash lettuce) Dance to tunes as you …
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… is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Or it could be a sign of a problem with the heart's … not cause any problems. It can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of … of getting older. You can find out how fast your heart is beating by taking your pulse . If your heartbeat is slow or …
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… wash their hands or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus at their source. … after using the toilet, changing diapers or before eating or preparing food. Proper hand washing requires …
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… pain occurs. Pain from a gastric ulcer often occurs when food is still in the stomach, shortly after eating. Pain from a duodenal ulcer often occurs when the stomach is empty, several hours after eating, and may improve after eating. Pain also may wake you …