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Arsenic in drinking water

… for arsenic in drinking water. For more information on The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality, see … is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not …

Insect repellents and DEET

… are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than … areas Do not use sprays or aerosol products near food Products that combine sunscreen and repellent are not …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious form of food poisoning that can cause death. The poison is produced … fruits and vegetables, on meat and fish, and on many other foods and surfaces. Botulism bacteria can multiply quickly … are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified foods, also called enriched foods, are foods that have …

Clean-up after a flood

… or regional district. What precautions should be taken for food safety? When food and food-contact surfaces (drawers, shelves, cutting boards and …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same … foods Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, … foods for babies and toddlers (#69i) Vegan feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69j) Vegetarian feeding …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… fibre, nuts, soy protein and plant sterols. Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy … What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy … Eat more soy protein Foods with soy protein include soy beverage, tofu, soy nuts, soybeans and soy-based textured …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… from the water. Do not expose plants that are grown for food to water contaminated with cyanobacteria. The toxins … about cyanobacteria in drinking water, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality at … and recreational water quality, see Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality …