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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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… 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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… 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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… of the skin (such as impetigo ), usually during the summer months, or the throat (such as strep throat), usually … of the skin (such as impetigo ), usually during the summer months, or the throat (such as strep throat), usually …
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… D Is more intense: During the middle of the day In the summer At high altitudes and near the equator Can cause skin … D Is more intense: During the middle of the day In the summer At high altitudes and near the equator Can cause skin …
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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 …
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… eating for seniors handbook Supporting your condition Food safety People ages 60 and over are at an increased risk of getting food-borne illness. Read about how to make safe food choices: Food safety for vulnerable populations …
