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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice … child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is … able to breathe and could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, …

Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin anticoagulants Coumadin®

… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This … K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we eat. Green leafy vegetables are rich in … you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… habits and meet their energy and nutrient needs. What foods should I offer my child? Give your child the same foods that you and the rest of your family enjoy. Include a … How do I help my child eat safely? Young children are at higher risk of choking. Always stay with your child while …

Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

… level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize …

Arsenic in drinking water

… of arsenic in groundwater supplies like wells is usually higher than in surface water supplies such as lakes, streams … of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in … more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, … your bowel movements soft. Here are some tips to eat more high fibre foods every day: Include a vegetable or fruit at …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… facilities cannot be expected to be completely free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make … and procedures to reduce the risk of accidental exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among children who … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… roles at meal and snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's … role is to decide whether and how much to eat from the foods you provide. Respecting these roles helps your child … should I offer my child to eat? Offer your child nutritious foods from an early age to help them develop healthy habits …

Iron and Your Health

… people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from … them at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Examples of foods high in vitamin C include: red, yellow and green peppers, …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to … packaged products that are low in unhealthy fat are still high in sugar, refined grains and sodium Serve fatty fish … HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol . Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for …