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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 …
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Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… For more information about understanding and managing anaphylaxis, visit: Food Allergy … For more information about understanding and managing anaphylaxis, visit: Food Allergy …
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Preschoolers Building a Sense of Security

… children help them to develop a sense of security. These qualities are especially … children help them to develop a sense of security. These qualities are especially …
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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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BC school food toolkit

… The BC School Food Toolkit is the new approach to supporting … can also be applied to selling food and beverages in vending machines located in … the BC Ministry of Health sunsetted the 2013 Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in B.C. …
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Food labels

… other vulnerable populations. They can also cause harm to those who eat or drink too much of … other vulnerable populations. They can also cause harm to those who eat or drink too much of …
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Diabetes Using Canada's Food Guide

… 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 … Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - …
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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… of the food and avoid touching any bones. Heat foods evenly in the microwave To make … shelf. To thaw faster, place food under cold water or use the microwave. If you … over People with a compromised immune system Health Canada provides additional tips for …
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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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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 …