Food Journal
This pamphlet explains how to fill out a food journal. It also includes space to write your goals for the week, examples of serving sizes from Canada’s Food Guide 2019, and a hunger/fullness rating scale.
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Food Sources of Magnesium
Your body needs magnesium to keep your bones, muscles, and nervous system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood pressure under control. This pamphlet lists how much magnesium you need, as well as foods high in magnesium.
Foods High in Potassium
This pamphlet provides a list of foods that are high in potassium. If you have high blood potassium levels, you should avoid these foods. If you have low blood potassium levels, you should choose more of these foods each day. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Foods That May Raise Your Risk of Aspiration
Some people have problems swallowing. This means that some food or liquid may go into the airway. This is called aspiration. This pamphlet lists signs that you may have a swallowing problem, foods that can raise your risk of aspiration, and recommendations from your Swallow Team.
Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions
PL-1242: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has answers to common questions asked by children, youth, and families with diabetes. Topics include how to handle changing appetites, managing food at school, skipping snacks, and more.
Gastroparesis Meal Planning
Gastroparesis means stomach paralysis. This means the stomach is slow to empty. The guidelines in this pamphlet may help you to lower your symptoms and keep up good nutrition. A list of suggested food choices and foods to avoid is provided.
Getting Enough Iron During Pregnancy
Iron helps your blood carry oxygen through your body. During pregnancy, you need more iron. This pamphlet explains how much iron you need each day, how you can make sure you get enough iron, and how you will know if you are getting enough iron.
Guide d’alimentation saine pour le cœur
Ce document contient des conseils d’alimentation saine pour le cœur, notamment pour réduire votre consommation de sodium (sel), de sucre et de matières grasses et augmenter votre consommation de fibres, de fruits et de légumes. On y trouve également des conseils pour bien lire les étiquettes de produits alimentaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Halloween - Diabète - Enfants et jeunes
PL-0377: Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. Avec un peu d'imagination et de planification, vous pouvez profiter des friandises de l'Halloween tout en maintenant votre glycémie dans les limites souhaitées. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Halloween - Diabetes in Children and Youth
PL-0377: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has tips about how to manage blood glucose targets after trick or treating. The amount of carbs in select treats are included as well as other ways to celebrate the holiday. Health snack ideas and recipes are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.