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Health Claims on Food Labels

… Overview Food makers can make health claims about certain nutrients, such as … fat, that are found naturally in foods. The health claims must be balanced and based on … by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Health claims may be statements like: "This …
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Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes

… included in the "Total Carbohydrate." If you count carbohydrate servings, one serving of … be able to control blood pressure. When you count the milligrams of sodium, aim for 2,400 … included in the "Total Carbohydrate." If you count carbohydrate servings, one serving of …
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Food labels

… Overview Food labels provide nutrition information on packaged food. Learn more about using food labels to make healthier choices. …
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Calcium and your health

… 68e Nutrition Series Why do I need calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build …
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Food and your health

… Overview Tips on eating habits, planning ahead and staying … informed to make food choices that are healthy, safe and affordable. Image Eating … Image Plan, shop and prepare Resources for meal planning, food budgeting, local food …
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Wise Health Consumer

… a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer Breathing Problems: Using a Dry … Inhaler Breathing Problems: Using a Nebulizer Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain … Inhaler Breathing Problems: Using a Nebulizer Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain …
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Fibre and your health

… the type of fibre they eat to help manage a medical condition. Speak with your health care … the type of fibre they eat to help manage a medical condition. Speak with your health care …
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Food Allergies

… treatment can stop a dangerous reaction. Food allergies are more common in children than in … adults. Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies, especially allergies to milk, eggs, or soy. But if you …
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Food safety in child care facilities

… vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of … food and avoid touching any bones. Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. …
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Food security

Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food security means that everyone has access to food that is affordable, culturally preferable, …