Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0571
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Your body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and for your muscles, nerves, and heart to work well. Topics include: osteoporosis, how much calcium you need, and how much calcium is too much. Excellent, good, and fair food sources of calcium are listed. Tips for how to get more calcium from food are provided. Information for people with lactose intolerance is given. Information on how to get more vitamin D is provided. A list of resources for more information is incl…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Calcium
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Calcium
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Your body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and for your muscles, nerves, and heart to work well. Topics include: osteoporosis, how much calcium you need, and how much calcium is too much. Excellent, good, and fair food sources of calcium are listed. Tips for how to get more calcium from food are provided. Information for people with lactose intolerance is given. Information on how to get more vitamin D is provided. A list of resources for more information is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0571
Food sources of magnesium
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35167
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0128
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Magnesium is a mineral found in your body. Your body needs magnesium to keep bones, muscles, nervous system and immune system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. How much magnesium needed each day is provided along with a list of foods high in this mineral.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Magnesium Deficiency - diet therapy
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Magnesium deficiency diseases
- Kidneys--Diseases--Nutritional aspects
- Abstract
- Magnesium is a mineral found in your body. Your body needs magnesium to keep bones, muscles, nervous system and immune system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. How much magnesium needed each day is provided along with a list of foods high in this mineral.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0128
Managing your fluid intake in chronic kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35545
Nova Scotia Health Authority. NSHA Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0538
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to maintain an ideal balance of fluid in your body when managing chronic kidney disease. The pamphlet includes signs that you are taking in too much fluid, guidelines for fluid intake, sources of fluid in the diet, and tips for controlling your fluid intake.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. NSHA Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidneys--Diseases--Nutritional aspects
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to maintain an ideal balance of fluid in your body when managing chronic kidney disease. The pamphlet includes signs that you are taking in too much fluid, guidelines for fluid intake, sources of fluid in the diet, and tips for controlling your fluid intake.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSHA Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0538
Reading food labels for a low iodine diet
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36517
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Metabolism and Endocrinology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1955
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a radioiodine scan or treatment by following a low iodine diet. It is important to follow a low iodine diet so that your thyroid cells will not have much iodine in them. Then, when you are given iodine for your radioiodine scan or treatment, it will go straight to your thyroid cells. Knowing which foods have iodine in them and how to read food labels to find sources of iodine can help you to follow a low iodine diet. This pamphlet explains how a radio…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Metabolism and Endocrinology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- iodine
- Food Labeling
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Iodine
- Food--Labeling
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a radioiodine scan or treatment by following a low iodine diet. It is important to follow a low iodine diet so that your thyroid cells will not have much iodine in them. Then, when you are given iodine for your radioiodine scan or treatment, it will go straight to your thyroid cells. Knowing which foods have iodine in them and how to read food labels to find sources of iodine can help you to follow a low iodine diet. This pamphlet explains how a radioiodine scan is done, how radioiodine treatment is done, how to read a food label, and what foods and ingredients you should avoid. Websites for further info are also given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology
- Pamphlet Number
- 1955
Rougeole, rubéole et oreillons : renseignements sur les maladies et les vaccins
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36691
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2086
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La rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole sont des maladies graves et très contagieuses causées par des virus. On peut les prévenir en se faisant vacciner. Le vaccin antirougeoleux, antiourlien et antirubéoleux, ou vaccin ROR, est une combinaison de trois vaccins en un. La présente brochure explique ce que sont la rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole, en quoi consiste le vaccin ROR, qui devrait le recevoir et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques poss…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health
- Alternate Title
- Measles, mumps, and rubella : diseases and vaccines
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- MMR Vaccine
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Abstract
- La rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole sont des maladies graves et très contagieuses causées par des virus. On peut les prévenir en se faisant vacciner. Le vaccin antirougeoleux, antiourlien et antirubéoleux, ou vaccin ROR, est une combinaison de trois vaccins en un. La présente brochure explique ce que sont la rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole, en quoi consiste le vaccin ROR, qui devrait le recevoir et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin. Cette brochure liste aussi les symptômes qui requièrent des soins médicaux ainsi que d’autres sources d’informations.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2052, “Measles, Mumps, and Rubella: Diseases and Vaccines”. Measles, mumps, and rubella are severe, highly contagious diseases caused by viruses. They are preventable by getting a vaccine. MMR vaccine is 3 vaccines combined into a single shot. This pamphlet explains what measles, mumps, and rubella are, what the MMR vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. A list of symptoms requiring medical attention is included. A list of resources for further info is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Public Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2086
Things to think about before registering for school (university, community college, or private college)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38172
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Center. Occupational Therapy Vocational Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2335
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This pamphlet lists things to think about before registering for school. Topics include: how you will know when you are ready, looking into what you need to get into or apply for a program, how you will pay for school, what to do if you are worried about being able to do school work or go to classes because of physical or cognitive (attention, memory) problems, and whether to go part time or full time, and in person or online. Information about what to do once you get into a program and possibl…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Center. Occupational Therapy Vocational Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Occupational Therapy
- Return to School
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Occupational therapy
- School enrollment
- Specialty
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet lists things to think about before registering for school. Topics include: how you will know when you are ready, looking into what you need to get into or apply for a program, how you will pay for school, what to do if you are worried about being able to do school work or go to classes because of physical or cognitive (attention, memory) problems, and whether to go part time or full time, and in person or online. Information about what to do once you get into a program and possible government funding sources is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Center: Occupational Therapy Vocational Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2335
Tétanos, diphtérie, coqueluche et polio : renseignements sur les maladies et les vaccins
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36670
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2068
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Le tétanos, la diphtérie, la coqueluche et la polio sont des maladies très graves qu’on peut prévenir par la vaccination. Le vaccin dcaT-VPI est administré pour prévenir la diphtérie, la coqueluche acellulaire, le tétanos et la polio. Le dépliant explique ce que sont la diphtérie, la coqueluche, le tétanos et la polio, en quoi consiste le vaccin, qui devrait recevoir le vaccin et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin. Le dépli…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health
- Alternate Title
- Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio : diseases and vaccines
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Whooping Cough
- Poliomyelitis
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Whooping cough
- Poliomyelitis
- DPT vaccine
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Abstract
- Le tétanos, la diphtérie, la coqueluche et la polio sont des maladies très graves qu’on peut prévenir par la vaccination. Le vaccin dcaT-VPI est administré pour prévenir la diphtérie, la coqueluche acellulaire, le tétanos et la polio. Le dépliant explique ce que sont la diphtérie, la coqueluche, le tétanos et la polio, en quoi consiste le vaccin, qui devrait recevoir le vaccin et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin. Le dépliant liste aussi les symptômes qui requièrent des soins médicaux ainsi que d’autres sources d’informations.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2048, “Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Polio: Diseases and Vaccines”. Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio are very serious diseases that can be prevented through immunization. Tdap-IPV vaccine is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis, and polio. This pamphlet explains what tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio are, what the Tdap-IPV vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. A list of symptoms requiring medical attention is included. A list of resources for further info is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Public Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2068
Tétanos, diphtérie et coqueluche : renseignements sur les maladies et les vaccins
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36667
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2067
- Available Online
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Le tétanos, la diphtérie et la coqueluche sont des maladies très graves qu’on peut prévenir par la vaccination. Le vaccin dcaT (contre la diphtérie, la coqueluche acellulaire et le tétanos) administré à une femme enceinte protège son bébé contre la coqueluche. Le dépliant explique ce que sont la diphtérie, la coqueluche et le tétanos, en quoi consiste le vaccin, qui devrait recevoir le vaccin et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health
- Alternate Title
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis : diseases and vaccines
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Whooping cough
- DPT vaccine
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Abstract
- Le tétanos, la diphtérie et la coqueluche sont des maladies très graves qu’on peut prévenir par la vaccination. Le vaccin dcaT (contre la diphtérie, la coqueluche acellulaire et le tétanos) administré à une femme enceinte protège son bébé contre la coqueluche. Le dépliant explique ce que sont la diphtérie, la coqueluche et le tétanos, en quoi consiste le vaccin, qui devrait recevoir le vaccin et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin. Le dépliant liste aussi les symptômes qui requièrent des soins médicaux ainsi que d’autres sources d’informations.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2047, “Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis: Diseases and Vaccines”. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are very serious diseases that can be prevented by a vaccine. When pregnant women receive the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine, it protects their babies from pertussis (also called whooping cough). This pamphlet explains what tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are, what the Tdap vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. A list of symptoms requiring medical attention is included. A list of resources for further info is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Public Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2067
