Many people include snacks as a part of their eating pattern. Snacks can:Give you energySatisfy hunger between mealsProvide important nutrientsSupport
What is fibre?Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole
What is dietary fat?Dietary fat refers to the fats and oils found in animal and plant foods, and those added to processed foods.Dietary fat is made up
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 strong bones.
Why do I need iron?Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all
Why is iron important?Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to
Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk o
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types:HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterolLDL (low density li
Why is my baby screened?A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy
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Keep your child safe.Get all vaccines on time.By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime.
Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.What is the PCV 13 vaccine?The PCV 13 vaccine protects
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic
