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… Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Vomiting occurs when a child's stomach contents are forced up the esophagus … or what looks like coffee grounds in the vomit? Sometimes a food (like yellow squash or green peas) can be the reason …
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… Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … pain 1 to 4: Mild pain Mild pain Does the belly feel hard when you touch it? Normally the belly is soft and has some … diabetes medicines. What to do if you have trouble keeping food or fluids down. When to call your doctor. The plan is …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many …
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… she couldn't keep the weight off. She didn't eat enough food, so she was hungry. And she denied herself the food she … food that "I don't feel good now if I don't eat right. And when I say 'right,' I mean 'healthy,'" she says. Maggie's … "See it as a journey with a destination," Maggie says. Read labels so you can see how much sugar, fat, protein, and …
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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 … Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when making mixed dishes such as pizza, lasagna, tacos or … cooking ground meat Use the nutrition facts table on food labels to select products that are lowest in saturated and …
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… types of allergies. Some of the more common ones include: Food allergies. They are more common in children than … . Media gallery Sore Throat Caused by Post-Nasal Drip Reading medicine labels … Check Your Symptoms Overview Allergies are an …
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… Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. … What is an allergic reaction? An allergic reaction is when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … and know how to recognize food allergens on product labels. For more information on allergen labelling, visit …
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… and light switches, labelling and marking medicines and food, and getting rid of potential hazards. If you wear … the soap. Label and mark Use high contrast when you make labels, signs, and other markings. For example, use bold … lenses. These may range from simple hand-held lenses for reading to special eyeglasses or magnifiers much like the …
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… Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … infection. These include rotavirus , gastroenteritis , and foodborne illness . Diarrhea is the body's way of quickly … and those with other health risks, need special attention when they have diarrhea. They can quickly become dehydrated …
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… Overview Overview Many people worry about gaining weight when they quit smoking. Most people gain some weight at … they quit, but many lose this weight over time. But keep your focus on quitting. After you are confident of not … While you are trying to quit, focus on eating healthy foods and being more active. A stop-smoking medicine can …