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Maggie: Making room Changing the way you eat doesn't always mean you have to give up your favourite foods. Maggie Morris includes her beloved pizza and the occasional hamburger or filet mignon in her …
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… the weight.' "So it became much more of a lifestyle change than a temporary diet. The … 1 kilogram (2 pounds) a week. She did it by making choices one meal at a time. She also … blood pressure and blood sugar levels were higher than she and her doctor wanted. The …
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… and there's going to be cake there, I decide ahead of time if I'm going to have a piece of … and there's going to be cake there, I decide ahead of time if I'm going to have a piece of …
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… Exercise helps Maggie Exercise plays a big role in helping Maggie … Her regular routine includes 45 minutes of exercise three or four days a week. She … at other times of year. She increased her exercise slowly. She started on the bike for …
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… everything on it is correct. Your hospital room Most hospital rooms are "private" (one patient) or … right after surgery—you may be placed in a room with three or four beds, at least for a …
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… Learning Center Learn about healthy eating Most people have heard that healthy eating is important. But it can be …
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… a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods … need more nutrients at this time, especially iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods … or no added salt or sugar. Start with iron-rich foods and offer them at least 2 times …
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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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… Topic Overview Good health care doesn't just happen. You have to … time. Use the skills described in the topic Making Wise Health Decisions to help you …
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… Weakness or tingling on one side of your body Loss of consciousness Heavy bleeding For … Weakness or tingling on one side of your body Loss of consciousness Heavy bleeding For …