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… Summer is a time for barbecues, picnics … meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without … of food borne illness can increase during the summer because: Hot and humid weather creates …
Health Features
… English Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes … want to make the most of the beautiful B.C. summers, while staying safe. Learn how you can … of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can …
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… Overview Storing food promptly and correctly can help prevent … 32 °C (90 °F). (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Don't store meats and other … 32 °C (90 °F). (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Don't store meats and other …
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… Overview You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when … within 1 hour. (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Chill leftovers as soon as … within 1 hour. (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Chill leftovers as soon as …
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… 59d Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne illness, also known as food poisoning. Common symptoms include …
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… The BC School Food Toolkit is the new approach to supporting schools with meal planning and food purchasing decisions. Overview Healthy … we live, learn, work and play. The BC School Food Toolkit is designed to support schools to …
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… 100a What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a … system treats a protein (an allergen) in a food as harmful. Some children with food allergy are at risk of having a severe …
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… Overview Food labels provide nutrition information on packaged food. Learn more about using food labels to make healthier choices. …
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… 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 …
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… Actionset Overview Using Canada's Food Guide is a simple way to plan meals and … fruits on half your plate. Add whole grain foods, like whole grain breads or rice, on a fourth of the plate. Put protein foods, like meat, beans, or tofu on the final …
