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Fibre and Your Health

… 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 …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… 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 …

Eating habits

… 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) …

Botulism

… bacteria produce a nerve toxin that can cause paralysis. Food-borne botulism can be fatal and is considered a medical emergency. What causes it? Food-borne botulism can be caused by eating contaminated … https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/general-food-safety-tip… ) or your provincial ministry of health. In rare …

Clinical Trials

… with certain conditions or diseases. Researchers check the safety of the medicine or treatment, the best dose or … uses for the medicine, different ways to give it, or more safety information. For example, a medicine may be studied … Keep a written diary of your experience. Protecting your safety Every clinical trial in Canada must be approved and …

Lead Poisoning

… a substance with lead in it, such as paint, dust, water, or food. Lead can damage almost every organ system. In … or be contaminated with lead: paint, air, water, soil, food, and manufactured goods. The most common source of lead … Therapy Environmental Illness Handwashing Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… in later life can affect an adult’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience … the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they … fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, such as frequent falls or …

Strep Throat Complications

… 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 …

Ultraviolet Rays From the Sun

… 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 …

Safe Use of Long-Acting Opioids

… Serious risks of using opioids include overdose and death. Safety tips when using long-acting opioids If you need to take opioids to manage your pain, remember these safety tips. Follow directions carefully. It's easy to … Serious risks of using opioids include overdose and death. Safety tips when using long-acting opioids If you need to …