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Nitrates in Well Water [English] Permalink Public

What are nitrates? How do nitrates get into well water? How do I know if there are nitrates in my well water? What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? What should I do if there is a pregnant woman or baby in the household? How can I get my well water tested? What if my water is high in nitrates? Number 05a. (English)

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Healthy Eating Guidelines For Your Vegetarian Toddler: 1 - 3 Years [English] Permalink Public

The word vegetarian means different things to different people. Many vegetarians avoid animal foods including meat, fish, seafood and poultry but will drink milk (lacto vegetarian) and eat other milk products and eggs (lacto ovo vegetarian). Vegans are vegetarians who avoid all animal foods. Like all toddlers, vegetarian toddlers need to eat a variety of foods to grow and develop well. (English)

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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about healthy eating healthy aging for adults including the important nutrients, supplements and resources. Number 68j. (English)

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Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour

Allergy Safe Child Care Facilities [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about allergy safe child care facilities, food allergy, symptoms, reactions, and treatment. Number 100c. (English)

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Food Safety: Instructions on Food Labels [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File information about food safety - instructions on food labels. Number 59c. (English)

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Healthy Snacks for Adults [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC File information on health snacks for adults. Number 68i. (English)

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Sehat Snacks (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Do you have a job where you sit most of the day and are inactive throughout the day? If so these snacks will give you an energy boost between meals and prevent you from overeating at mealtime, which leaves you feeling sleepy/sluggish. (English) Colour

Healthy Snacks for Adults - South Asian (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Snacks can keep your blood sugar (glucose) levels stable throughout the day. This can help to reduce your feeling of hunger between meals and stop you from eating too much at mealtimes. (English) Colour

Food Sources of Iron (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Iron carries oxygen to all parts of your body. If your iron is low, you may feel tired, irritable, and look pale. (English) Colour