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Nourish Your Brain
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is cognitive decline? Cognitive decline is when your brain doesn’t work as well as it used to. For example, a person who is experiencing cognitive decline may have trouble learning, using…
Nutrition and Mental Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Can a poor diet affect my mental health? You probably know that the food you eat affects your body. Cutting back on junk food and choosing healthier options helps you maintain a…
Nutrition for Athletes
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why is good nutrition important for athletes? As an athlete, your physical health is key to your active lifestyle. In the heat of the game, you depend on your strength, skill and…
Nutrition for Weight Loss: Is A Low Carbohydrate Diet Right for Me?
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a low-carbohydrate diet? Foods get their calories from protein, fats and carbohydrates. Most of the calories you eat come from carbohydrates and fats. Carbohydrates are starches and sugars, which are…
Nutrition for Weight Loss: What You Need to Know About Fad Diets
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a fad diet? A fad diet is a weight loss plan or aid that promises dramatic results. These diets typically don’t result in long-term weight loss and they are usually…
Nutrition Tips For Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why is healthy eating important for my child? Many more children in Canada are being diagnosed with high cholesterol, or as overweight or obese. These conditions can cause many health problems for…
Nutrition- Determine Your Calorie Needs
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Different groups of people have different daily calorie needs. For example, an adult athlete will need to consume more calories than a moderately active 3 year old. When eating store-bought foods, be…
Nutrition- Healthy Eating For Kids
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is nutrition? Nutrition refers to everything that your child eats and drinks. Your child’s body uses nutrients from food to function properly and stay healthy. Nutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,…
Nutrition- How to Make Healthier Food Choices
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Why is healthy eating important? When combined with exercise, a healthy diet can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol level, and improve the way your body functions on a daily basis….
Nutrition- How to Read a Nutrition Facts Table
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a Nutrition Facts Table? The Nutrition Facts table helps you determine the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving of food. Nutrients include fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals….
Nutrition: Keeping a Food Diary
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Instructions The information you record in your food diary will help you and your health care provider design an eating program just for you. These instructions will help you get the most…
Nutrition: Tips for Improving Your Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. You can improve your nutrition by regularly eating foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, such as fruits,…
Obesity
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is obesity? Maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the best ways to avoid weight-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease. But what exactly is…
Obesity – Surgical Treatment for Obesity
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is obesity? Maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the best ways to avoid weight-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease. But what exactly is a…
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to…