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… Overview One serving of carbohydrate food has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Typically if a food has 8 to 22 … considered to be 1 serving of carbohydrates. Foods that contain carbohydrates are grouped …
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… suggest that you use one of two ways to count carbohydrates in your diet. Use the method … is easiest for you. For both, 15 grams of carbohydrate equals one serving. You can … could choose one serving of three different foods (such as oatmeal, milk, and half of a …
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… the food, how much you eat, how many grams of carbohydrates are in the serving size, and any notes you may have. Food Amount Carbohydrates Notes Example: strawberries 1¼ … the food, how much you eat, how many grams of carbohydrates are in the serving size, and any …
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… quick-sugar food with you at all times. These foods can quickly raise your blood sugar … sugar in 10 to 15 minutes. Choose fast-acting carbohydrates. Check nutrition labels for carbohydrate content. Glucose or sucrose is …
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… a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All … iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold their head up Sit up …
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… brain development, and immune function. What foods contain iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods such as: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs … spinach and beet greens Nuts and seeds  Some foods have iron added to them. In Canada, iron …
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… Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is … you can slowly start to introduce solid foods along with breast milk or formula. … Knowing that your baby is ready to eat solid foods Your baby may be ready to eat solid …
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… about organic food. Is organic food safer? Foods with the organic label have less pesticide residue than most non-organic foods. Foods grown with pesticides can have small …
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… my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is … nutrient needs. As you introduce solid foods to your baby, there are many things you … your baby gets enough iron.  Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should …
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… muscles, and heart work properly. What foods are high in potassium? You can control … in your diet by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium. Foods are high in potassium if they have more …