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Be active, Eat well, Be yourself
Source: Ontario Public Health Association
Presents an interactive quiz offered by the Osteoporosis Health Centre to help women determine if their eating habits are healthy.
Source: Women's Health Matters
These prenatal nutrition guidelines discuss nutrition and healthy eating not only during pregnancy but throughout the childbearing years as they relate to pregnancy. Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating (Appendix 1) is designed to meet the nutritional needs of all Canadians during various life stages, including pregnancy.
Source: Health Canada
Caffeine in its natural and added forms is found in a growing list of products including coffee, tea, cola beverages, new "energy" drinks, chocolate and even some medicines. The increasing presence of caffeine in our lives raises the question of how much is too much for the average consumer.
Source: Health Canada
If you are a woman who may become pregnant, taking folic acid on a daily basis before pregnancy can help prevent serious birth defects in your unborn baby.
Source: Health Canada
Women who take folic acid supplements may reduce the risk of certain birth defects in their babies.
Source: Canadian Paediatric Society
Folic Acid, or folate, is one of the B vitamins that are important for healthy growth of your unborn baby.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
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