Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Certain potentially dangerous diseases can be prevented by introducing specific agents into the body to trigger the immune system into action artificially. This is known as immunization, or vaccination.
A vaccine may contain part of a bacteria or virus with its poison rendered harmless, or a weakened form of the live bacteria or virus. It stimulates [...]
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Healthy eating is good for all the family, but a balanced diet is particularly important to meet your child’s nutritional needs for energy and growth. Eating the wrong balance of foods can lead to problems in the long term.
The best way to provide a healthy, balanced diet for your child is to offer her a [...]
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Toddlers have high daily requirements for energy (calories) and other nutrients, but they cannot eat large amounts of food at a sitting, and their eating habits may be poor. They need three small meals a day, with snacks in between.
Toddlers need to obtain their calories and nutrients from a balanced diet, but it should differ [...]
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2007
Like the preschool child, schoolchildren who are still growing need a well0balanced diet to supply their energy and other nutrients. Many of the dietary guidelines and healthy snacks suggested for toddlers also apply to them.
As your child gets older, it can be more difficult to keep a watch on what he eats. Frequent snacking or [...]
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