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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview Young children can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You can help prevent your child … Thumbtacks and screws. Paper clips, pen tops, and safety pins. Clothing price tags. Small holiday decorations. …
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… Sun safety for babies' first year Last updated August 7, 2013 … protect against damaging UV rays.  Useful resources: Sun safety for children Protecting your skin from the sun Health and …
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Food allergies Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in … in your baby Eczema and food allergy in babies and young children Testing Find out how food allergies are diagnosed …
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Children's Growth Chart On this page: Overview Related … from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot. Older children are measured standing up with heels against a wall. … from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot. Older children are measured standing up with heels against a wall. …
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Food labels Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Food labels provide nutrition information on packaged food. … foods contain ingredients that can pose a risk to children, people who are pregnant, and other vulnerable …
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… Organic Foods On this page: Overview Overview What is organic food? Food that is labelled "organic" has been grown or … has more nutrients than non-organic food. Is it better for children? Children may be more sensitive than adults to …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … labelled containers. Never store poisonous products in food containers. Post the phone number to the poison control … at www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pestici… for more information. Use only non-toxic …
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Food security Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food security means that everyone has access to food that is …
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… Physical activity tips for children Last updated November 5, 2013 Some kids are on the … ride, scoot, skip or rollerblade to school, with helmet and safety gear. Join a walking school bus or bicycle train. Get … day Help set and clear the table Help prepare the food (i.e. grate cheese, wash lettuce) Dance to tunes as you …
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… Carbohydrate Foods On this page: Overview Overview One serving of carbohydrate food has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Typically if a … 1/2 cup vegetable juice Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You …