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… Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma On this page: Overview Why It Is Done … A perimetry test (visual field test) measures all areas of your eyesight, including your side, or peripheral, vision. To do the test, you sit …
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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview … and fullness cues. They eat when they're hungry and stop eating when they're full. Experts agree that newborns should … baby sugary drinks or foods. Juice is not necessary for a healthy diet. Juice does not have the valuable fibre that …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. … the formula until they are 9 to 12 months of age and are eating a variety of iron-rich foods. At about 6 months, your …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends eating whole grain foods like oats, quinoa and brown rice. … and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: …
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… Feeding your baby Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … begin to show interest in solid foods and your family’s eating behaviour. Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming … File #69k) Food safety for babies Keep your baby safe and healthy during their first year. Learn more about food and …
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… Good Posture for a Healthy Back On this page: Overview Overview Good posture helps protect your back when you sit, stand, and walk. Good posture means … minutes. Keep your lower back in the neutral position. A healthy back has three natural front-to-back curves that …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Information). If you are not getting enough calcium, try eating more foods that contain it. If you find it hard to … for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Healthy physical activity in pregnancy Last updated August … too late to start getting active, even if you're well into your pregnancy. Talk to your doctor or midwife first to … Back pain in pregnancy Exercise during pregnancy … Healthy physical activity in pregnancy …
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… The benefits of eating together for children and families Last updated April … per week and increase the number as you are able. Circle your friends and family around healthy foods as often as you can. The more you eat …
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… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any …
