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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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Eat Safely, Eat Well: Food Safety During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

Your pregnancy is an important time. Eating safe and healthy foods is important to you and your baby. There are many things to consider when choosing and preparing food. This information is designed to help you make the best choices for you and your baby. (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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Healthy Eating for Seniors [English] Permalink Public

This handbook addresses food safety,includes information about supplements, how to eat with a chronic disease, offers you simple ways to eat with less fat and salt,to keep a healthy body weight, to shop for healthy food on a budget, and to read labels, tips and recipes from other seniors. TO ORDER COPIES go to: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-for-seniors-handbook (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

Free and Low-Cost Food Directory [English] Permalink Public

Local communities in Fraser Health have services available to provide either low cost or free nutritious food to their residents. The resources have been organized by community. (English)

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How to Feed your Growing Child Ages 2 to 5 [English] Permalink Under Revision

Offers information to caregivers on the best practice in feeding children ages 2 to 5. Easy-to-read recommendations on the types and the amount of food to offer, as well as tips on the optimal feeding relationship and food safety. (English) Colour

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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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