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Dietary Reference Intake

… disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you …
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Dietary fat and your health

… 68f Nutrition Series What is dietary fat? Dietary fat refers to the fats and oils found in animal and plant foods, …
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Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian about your healthy eating goals. Your weight … 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian about your healthy eating goals. Your weight …
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Canadas Food Guide FAQs

… Overview The updated Canada’s food guide (CFG) was released in January of … evidence-based suite of tools that provides food and eating information and guidance for … in public institutions such as day cares, schools, hospitals, and long-term care …
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Getting Enough Folic Acid Folate

… Overview What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs … vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the man-made form. It's put into …
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Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D

… such as Crohn's or celiac disease. Liver and kidney disease. How can you get more calcium … If you get too much calcium, you may get kidney stones, and if you get too much vitamin D, …
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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically active Quit smoking Get enough … ://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating-physical-activity/healthy-weights Call 8-1-1 to speak … BC registered dietitian. Translation services are available in more than 130 …
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Getting Enough Potassium

… not be listed on all food labels. Add some high-potassium foods to your healthy diet. For … and dehydration. It may also cause low blood pressure, confusion, paralysis, and changes in …
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Heart Failure Eating a Healthy Diet

… Overview Why is diet important for heart failure? Diet is critical in the treatment of heart failure. Limiting sodium is typically … and support that help you build new, healthy habits such as limiting sodium and …
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Healthy Eating Taking Calcium and Vitamin D

… by eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and taking a daily vitamin D supplement. Calcium is found in many … many vegetables. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is especially critical for women in …