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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. Your cognitive health is determined by how well your brain can perform mental processes. These include remembering things, learning things, and using language. A healthy brain is just as important as a…
Nourrir votre cerveau
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Votre santé cognitive est déterminée par la capacité de votre cerveau à exécuter des processus mentaux. Il s’agit entre autres de la mémoire, de l’apprentissage et…
Nutrition – Une saine alimentation pour les enfants
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Qu’est-ce que la nutrition? La nutrition fait référence à tout ce que votre enfant mange et boit. Le corps de votre enfant utilise les nutriments contenus dans les aliments pour bien…
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. You probably know that the food you eat affects your body. Many studies have shown the connection between your food choices and your overall health. Eating a nutritious diet helps you keep…
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 an active lifestyle. You depend on strength, skill and endurance– whether you’re going for the ball…
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. The foods you eat contain  calories made up of  protein, fats and carbohydrates. There are more carbs in foods that have starches and sugars. This includes things like bread, pasta, rice, potatoes,…
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 trendy weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results. Typically, these diets are not healthy and don’t result in long-term weight loss. In fact,…
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. Many children and families today have busy schedules. These make it hard to sit down to homemade meals every day. Many kids’ diets involve a lot of convenience and takeout food. But…
Nutrition- Comment lire le tableau de la valeur nutritive
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à un infirmier autorisé ou à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Qu’est-ce que le tableau de la valeur nutritive? Le tableau de la valeur nutritive sur les produits alimentaires vous indique ce que contiennent les aliments que…
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- Déterminer vos besoins en calories
Si vous avez des symptômes ou si vous avez des questions, composez le 811 pour parler à une infirmière autorisée, 24 heures sur 24. Les besoins quotidiens en calories diffèrent selon le groupe de personnes. Par exemple, un athlète adulte doit consommer plus de calories qu’en enfant de 3 ans modérément actif. Lorsque vous achetez de…
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. A healthy diet has many benefits, including maintaining your desired weight. It also can lower your cholesterol and prevent certain health conditions. A healthy diet fuels your body and gives you energy….
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 on food products tells you what’s in the food you’re eating and how much. It helps you determine if you have a…
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. A food diary is a daily log of what you eat and drink each day. The diary helps you and your health care provider understand your eating habits. It can help you…