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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… Document Vietnamese Eating well and being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of … patterns such as Canada’s food guide include a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods. These … the day. What nutrients are important as we age? As you get older, your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan , visit … child Do not offer a food to a child with food allergy if you are not sure it is safe. Ask parents to provide a … food allergens When appropriate, ask parents, visitors and older children to help keep the facility allergy safe by not …

Travelling with children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Children are at higher risk of getting sick from travel to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … is now preferred over DEET for children 6 months and older. In Canada, products containing more than 10% DEET are …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high … not eat enough potassium. Foods rich in potassium include vegetables and fruits, milk, yogurt, beans, peas, lentils, …

Young children and their vision

… Young children and their vision Last updated January 11, … to learn how to focus, track objects and use both eyes together. Babies learn eye-hand coordination and the distance … they grow, but issues become more difficult to correct at older ages. This is why it is important for all children to …

Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations

… or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children for routine immunizations. If you have questions about where your child's immunizations …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal … (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or … it regularly afterwards. The health care team works together to develop the care plan to make sure that the person …

Heat-related illness

… is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down. … indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and …

Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April … could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, lungs or … – take small bites, chew food well and eat slowly Teach older children not to give food or small toys to younger …

Febrile seizures fever seizures

… is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … seizure is not harmful and usually stops by itself. If your child has had a febrile seizure, it does not mean that … who have a febrile seizure will have another one. The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less …