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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you … What does this tool help you learn? This tool calculates your child's body mass index (BMI), which provides a way to … puberty. Check with your doctor if you have questions. Dietitians of Canada, Canadian Paediatric Society (2014). "A …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at Home Caring for Your Child in the Hospital … If your child has trouble eating, work with a registered dietitian. Some children may have a hard time eating and …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Related … managing blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar … The mouth needs saliva to neutralize the acids in your mouth. These acids can lead to gum disease and tooth …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview Overview Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods … body has its own time line. You may stop having periods in your mid-40s. Or you might have them well into your 50s. …
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… Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Actionset Overview One reason that many … recognize those signals. How can you get back in touch with your hunger signals? Figure out where you are now First, … Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered Dietitian Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Your Rehabilitation Team On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview As soon as you are stabilized after your SCI, your transition into rehabilitation (rehab) begins. At …
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… Establishing Limits With Your School-Age Child On this page: Overview Related … may help you to set fair and appropriate limits for your school-age children. Be a hands-on parent and pay attention to what your children are doing. Are their activities harmful or …
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… Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date On this page: Overview Overview There are several ways for your doctor or midwife to figure out how long you have been … pregnant. They help you predict when you are likely to have your baby. This is called your due date. The due date is …
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… Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they may need your help learning how to manage their emotions. These tips …
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… Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Managing Your Weight On this page: Getting Started Getting Started … things when it comes to healthy eating: paying attention to your hunger signals and triggers, eating healthy foods, and … or even a fast-food burger. If you're trying to maintain your weight or even lose some, it might be worth rethinking …