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Health Promotion Department
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Nutrition |
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1. Eating Well
with Canada's Food Guide
Having the amount and type of food recommended
and following the tips in Canada's Food Guide
will help: Meet your needs for vitamins,
minerals and other nutrients; Reduce your risk
of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease,
certain types of cancer and osteoporosis;
Contribute to your overall health and vitality. |
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2. Eating Well
with Canada's Food Guide - a resource for
educators & communicators (for teachers only)
Educators and
communicators play a vital role in helping
Canadians to understand and use Canada's Food
Guide. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide-A
Resource for Educators and Communicators
provides background information, tips and tools
to complement each recommendation in Canada's
Food Guide. |
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4. When Your
Child is a Picky Eater
It is important that children develop healthy
eating habits early in life. Here are some
strategies to help your child eat well. |
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5. What's for
Lunch? (Ideas for children)
Three simple steps to create a lunch your kids
will eat. With a little bit of advanced planning
you will be able to make a well-balanced lunch
in minutes. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3! |
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6. Mix & Match
for Peanut-Free Fun
A list of items from the food groups of Canada's
Food Guide for safe, peanut-free snacks and
meals that kids will love! |
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7. Peanut-Free
Nutrition for Children
Don't panic! There are many meals and snacks
that are peanut-free and easy to make. |
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8. Peanut &
Nut Allergy- Important Information for Teachers,
Principals, and School Councils -
What to do when there is a
peanut/nut allergy in your school. Everyone who
has contact with a child who is allergic to
peanuts/nuts must be informed about he
potentially severe nature and proper treatment
of the allergy. |
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9. Drop the
Pop!
Don't be fooled, read the label and make your
choices count. Drop the Pop and choose water,
milk or 100% juice. |
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10. Eat those
Veggies! Tips to get kids to eat vegetables
Vegetables are packed with nutrients, but how
can we encourage the kids to actually eat their
veggies? |
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11. Convenience Food Frenzy
Take a look at the nutrient content of popular
kids' lunch choices and consider a healthy
alternative |
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12. Busy Bodies
Creative food and play ideas for your
preschooler (ages 3 to 5) |
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13. Eat Right.
Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of
children ages 3-5. - This booklet is full of
everyday ideas that parents and caregivers can
put into action so their three-to-five year olds
can eat right and be active. |
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14. Eat Right.
Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of
children ages 6-8. - This booklet is
full of everyday ideas that parents and
caregivers can put into action so their
five-to-eight year olds can eat right and be
active. |
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Tobacco
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1. About
Tobacco
Tobacco is a plant that contains the drug
nicotine. Even though tobacco causes many health
problems, people all over the world have been
using it for hundreds of years. |
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2. Smoke-Free
Homes - Steps to make your home smoke-free
A smoke-free home means that no one smokes
inside the home. Ask a smoker to take it
outside. You and your family are worth it. |
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3.
Clear the air
Protect yourself and your family from second
hand smoke. |
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4. Make your
Car and Home Smoke-Free
A guide to protecting your family from
second-hand smoke. Breathing in second-hand
smoke causes over 1,000 deaths in Canadian
non-smokers from lung cancer and heart disease
every year. |
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5. Your Kids
and Tobacco
A big part of the job of convincing children not
to smoke lies with you, the parents. Although
you may believe that your kids don't care about
what you think, they do. Your opinions still
matter to them even if they don't let on they
care. In this pamphlet you will find ways to
prevent your kids from starting to smoke. |
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6. Quit - You
Have it in You
Eight tips to make quitting easier. Thinking
cold turkey? It's not the only way! Don't smoke?
Help a friend quit. |
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7. On the Road
to Quitting
This guide will help you to prepare and take
action to successfully stop smoking. Take the
time to think about the issues and follow the
steps. Move at your own pace. If you do, you'll
be able to set and reach your goal. |
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Injury Prevention
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1. Got Wheels?
Get a Helmet!
Activities with wheels are fun and are good ways
to get exercise. But it's important to stay
safe. Head injuries are the #1 cause of serious
injury and death to kids on wheels. A helmet
could save your child's life! |
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2. Young
Cyclist's Guide
Important safety guidelines you should know
before riding. |
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3. In-Line
Skating and Skateboarding
Learn the safety tips before you start in-line
skating and skateboarding. |
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4. Aim for
Safety, Target the Label
Product labels appear on all chemicals. Labels
with hazard symbols and safety warnings give
information you need to know to use the product
safely. Learn the symbols. Follow the
instructions and you could prevent an injury. |
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5. Do you know
what these symbols mean?
Learn how to correctly identify the symbols in
order to be safe. |
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6. Playground
- Danger of Strangulation |
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7.
Buckle Your Bucket
Understanding concussions. |
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8. Healthy
Environments for Children - What you can do
Children come into closer contact with their
environment than adults. They crawl on the floor
and the ground, put their fingers in their
mouths and because of their curious nature touch
and taste things without knowing if they are
harmful. They may also be more sensitive to some
harmful substances because of their stage of
development. As a parent or caregiver you have
an important role to play in providing a healthy
environment for your children. |
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9. Swimming
Pool Safety
Learn pool safety tips - a Health Canada guide. |
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10. Pool/Sun
Safety Tear-off Sheets
Having a backyard pool is exciting for small
children. At this time, parents need to be aware
of preventable injuries, like drowning or near
drowning, in wading pools, above ground or in
ground pools. Children need your close
supervision so that your summer days are spent
with your family having fun rather than in the
emergency department. |
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Child Car Seats - Quick Facts |
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12.
Mouthguards
Of all the body parts, the mouth area is injured
the most during contact sports. Learn how a
mouthguard protects you and how you take care of
one. |
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Substance Abuse
Prevention_____________________________(go
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1. Straight
Talk about Marijuana
Today's youth are faced with many choices and
challenges as they make their way to adulthood.
Their world is complex and the day-to-day
decisions they must make are significant.
Marijuana is the most commonly-used illegal
substance in Canada. It is also popular among a
large number of youth and for many of them, it's
as socially acceptable as tobacco and alcohol.
Many will be tempted to try it. |
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2. An Early
Start - Drug Education begins at Home
This pamphlet was written for parents of
children up to age seven. It is meant to give
parents an early start in helping their children
avoid problems with alcohol and other drugs. |
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3. About
Alcohol
Alcohol and its effects, the dangers and the
law, reducing risks and getting help - some of
the topics covered in this publication. |
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4. About
Cocaine
Cocaine and its effects, the dangers and the
law, reducing risks and getting help - some of
the topics covered in this publication. |
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5. About
Marijuana
Marijuana and its effects, the dangers, medical
uses and the law, reducing risks and getting
help - some of the topics covered in this
publication. |
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Physical Activity__________________________________________(go
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1. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide for Children
Making physical activity a part of the day is
fun and healthy. Encouraging kids to build
physical activity into their daily routine helps
to create a pattern that may stay with them for
the rest of their lives. |
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2. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide for Youth
Adding more physical activity to your day equals
better health, strength and well-being! |
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3. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide - Family Guide for
Children
Increase children's physical activity every
month until they are doing at least 90 minutes
per day. Congratulate them every step of the
way. Put a progress chart such as the Physical
Activity Chart on the refrigerator or your
bulletin board? Talk about the goals and
accomplishments during family time or when doing
other activities with the children. |
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4. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide - Family Guide for Youth
Today, most youth know about Canada's Food Guide
to Healthy Eating, they understand that smoking
is bad for their health, and they take an active
interest in the environment. It's time to make
physical activity a priority too. The health of
Canada's youth depends on it? |
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5. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide -Gotta Move! Magazine
for Children 6-9 yrs -
Making physical activity a part
of the day is fun and healthy, let's look at how
we can be physically active. |
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6. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide-Get Active! Magazine for
Children 10-14 years -
This magazine gives youth tips
and advice on how to get started, finding
activities they enjoy, activity breaks that can
be done even when sitting, as well as a quiz and
a crossword puzzle about physical activity
facts. Also includes stories of ways other youth
increased their physical activity levels. Ideal
for use at home or school. |
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7. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide - Teacher's Guide for
Children 6-9 yrs
Helping kids build physical activity into their
daily routine, helps to create a pattern that
may very well stay with them for the rest of
their lives. |
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8. Canada's
Physical Activity Guide - Teacher's Guide for
Children 11-14 yrs
Helping kids build physical activity into their
daily routine, helps to create a pattern that
may very well stay with them for the rest of
their lives. |
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9. Eat Right.
Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of
children ages 3-5. -
This booklet is full of everyday ideas that
parents and caregivers can put into action so
their three-to-five year olds can eat right and
be active. |
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10. Eat Right.
Be Active. A Guide for parents and caregivers of
children ages 6-8. -
This booklet is full of everyday ideas that
parents and caregivers can put into action so
their five-to-eight year olds can eat right and
be active. |
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11. Busy
Bodies
Creative food and play ideas for your
preschooler (ages 3 to 5) |
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Skin
Cancer Prevention__________________________________(go
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1. Sun
Safety/Pool Safety Tear Off-Sheets
Sunny warm weather in spring and summer is
exciting to many of us. It is a time to get out
and enjoy the outdoors. It is also a time when
the sun's rays are the strongest. UV rays from
the sun and tanning beds are one of the main
causes of skin cancer. By protecting your skin
and by being "sun safe", most skin cancers can
be prevented. |
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2. Sun Sense
Are you at risk of skin cancer? No one is
completely safe from the sun. Over time,
exposure to the UV rays of the sun, especially
sunburns, can cause skin cancer. |
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3. Know your
ABCD's (bookmark)
Learn to recognize moles that could be melanoma,
a serious form of skin cancer. |
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4. Tanning under
Lights
If you think going to a tanning salon is a safe
way to tan, think again! By learning the facts
about tanning now, you can protect yourself from
skin cancer later in life. |
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Oral
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1. CINOT Fact
Sheet
CINOT is a provincially and municipally funded
program for children in need of dental
treatment. This program ensures that all Ontario
children in urgent need of dental care will
receive immediate treatment. |
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2. Facts on
Snacks
Do you ever grab a snack when you don't have
time for meals? Do you make snacks for young
children? Here's a guide to help you snack in a
healthy way. |
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3. Is snacking
healthy for my child's teeth?
Oral Health for Children
For between meal snacks, choose nutritious foods
for your child to promote good dental and
general health. |
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Fluoride
Facts on fluoride. |
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5. Think
before you chew
Smokeless tobacco contains cancer-causing,
addictive substances. Chewing it can quickly
develop into a gross, deadly dependence. If you
haven't started chewing tobacco, don't! If you
are using tobacco already, think about quitting,
and get some help. A good place to start is by
speaking with your dentist. |
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6.
Toothbrushes
How do you know which toothbrush is right for
you? What size should you use and when should
you replace it? |
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7. Happiness
is a Healthy Smile
There's nothing quite as beautiful as a child's
smile. With proper care and regular dental
visits, it is possible for many children to
reach adulthood without experiencing tooth
decay. |
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Tooth-brushing Tips for Children |
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9. Mouthguards
Of all the body parts, the mouth area is injured
the most during contact sports. Learn how a
mouthguard protects you and how you take care of
one. |
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10. Are baby
Teeth Important?
Oral health from birth to age five. Good dental
habits help prevent tooth decay and promote good
general health. |
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1. Your Child
is Definitely getting a Sex Education
Pamphlet for parents of children aged 8-13 years
old. Discusses ways to talk to your child about
sex and lists resources available for more
information. |
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2. Cyber
Safety
Pamphlet for parents. How to keep your child
safe in cyberspace. |
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3.
Sharing Our Community Resources: A Parent's
Guide (Lanark)
List of phone numbers for community resources in
each county. Topics include; parenting,
childcare and special needs, emergencies, health
care, law, money and housing, food and clothing,
drugs, alcohol, gambling and education. |
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4. Sharing Our
Community Resources: A Parent's Guide (Leeds &
Grenville) -
List of phone numbers for community resources in
each county. Topics include; parenting,
childcare and special needs, emergencies, health
care, law, money and housing, food and clothing,
drugs, alcohol, gambling and education. |
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5.
Sexualityandu.ca
Pamphlet to promote the website sexualityandu.ca
developed by The Society of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists of Canada. Information and
resources regarding sexual well-being can be
found for teens, parents, teachers and health
care professionals. |
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6. Are You
Right For Each Other?
Pamphlet for youth who are currently in a
relationship or are thinking about dating.
Reviews personal values, legal rights and
includes a relationship quiz. |
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
A booklet describing all sexually transmitted
infections, behaviours that are considered risky
and ways to reduce your risk. Provided by the
Public Health Agency of Canada. |
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8. Sex + HIV
Booklet for teens that discusses HIV and how it
can be spread. Answers given for common
questions from young people regarding HIV, along
with a pop quiz to test your knowledge. |
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9. Is Oral Sex
Safe?
A pamphlet that reviews the risks associated
with oral sex, along with risk reduction
strategies. |
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10. Choosing a
Contraceptive that's Right for you
A fold out poster obtained from the
sexualityandu.ca website that summarizes all the
birth control options available. For each form
of birth control it describes how it works,
effectiveness, advantages and disadvantages to
help people choose the method that is right for
them. |
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11. Just had
Sex? Scared of Pregnancy?
Flyer that reviews emergency contraceptive pills
(ECP), including when it should be taken and
where it can be bought. |
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12. HPV and
Screening for Cancer of the Cervix
Pamphlet reviews HPV and its link to cervical
cancer. Discusses Pap test importance and
interpretation of results. |
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13. Captain
BIO: Are you at Risk for Hepatitis B?
Comic book story of a young boy with hepatitis
B. Depicts what happens in the body when someone
is infected with the Hepatitis B virus. |
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14. Health
Unit handout on New Client Information
Factsheet that outlines services
provided and lists all sexual health clinic
dates, times and locations. |
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15. Are you
Ready to be a GRANDPARENT?
Pamphlet for parents of teens. Discusses
importance of talking to youth about sex and
provides a list of Do's and Don'ts for parents. |
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16. Parenting
Teenagers: Building Skills: Pamphlet for parents
with teens.
Provides advice for parents on ways to promote
self-esteem, communication and provide
encouragement to youth. |
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17. Deciding
about Sex
Pamphlet for teens that are deciding whether or
not to have sex. Reviews sexually transmitted
infections, common reasons for not having
intercourse and suggestions on how to talk to
your partner. |
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