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… Food labels Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Food labels provide nutrition information on packaged food. … Some supplemented foods contain ingredients that can pose a risk to children, people who are pregnant, and other …
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… Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer Last updated March … Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms … properly. This is called cross contamination. To reduce the risk: Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other …
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… Food security Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food security means that everyone has access to food that is …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview … and stroke. Your risk of heart disease and stroke is higher after menopause. This higher risk isn't completely … Seek help as needed. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Eat foods that are rich in calcium. This can help lower your …
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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time … However, fun outdoor meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without thoughtful care and …
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… Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco On this page: Overview … Smokeless tobacco products are addictive. They are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to … Smokeless tobacco products are addictive. They are not risk-free alternatives to smoking. And they are harmful to …
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… Organic Foods On this page: Overview Overview What is organic food? Food that is labelled "organic" has been grown or raised …
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… fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … long term diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of … dietitian. For more information For more information about food safety, please visit the following: HealthLinkBC File …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … fracture affect women more often than men, because men have higher bone density than women and because of the decrease … increases your risk. Race. White and Asian people have a higher risk of osteoporosis . Osteoporosis raises the risk …
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… Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview … cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have two or three relatives who have had these cancers, your chances may be even higher. If you have a family history of these cancers, it …
