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Alberta healthy school community wellness fund : interim report, March 2012 project reporting results

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This interim report highlights the work and impact of various projects funded through the Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund. The objective of the Wellness Fund is to enhance the... More ≫

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This interim report highlights the work and impact of various projects funded through the Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund. The objective of the Wellness Fund is to enhance the health and well-being of school-aged children and youth within Alberta school communities by supporting projects which address healthy eating, active living and positive social environments using a comprehensive school health approach.

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“You are what you eat” : preventing the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children

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Marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages that targets children and families is having a harmful effect on the health of these populations. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical... More ≫

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Marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages that targets children and families is having a harmful effect on the health of these populations. This report from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health outlines why this should be of concern to Albertans, why action should be taken now, and possible steps that could be taken to address the problem.

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Alberta nutrition guidelines for children and youth : a childcare, school and recreation/community centre resource manual [2011]

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These guidelines were developed to equip facilities and organizations with the tools they need to provide healthy food choices in childcare settings, schools, recreation centres, at special... More ≫

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These guidelines were developed to equip facilities and organizations with the tools they need to provide healthy food choices in childcare settings, schools, recreation centres, at special events, and in the community at large.

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Healthy eating for children in recreation and community centres : a booklet to help you understand the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth

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This easy-to-read booklet is intended for people who own or work at a recreation centre or community centre. it is also intended for parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other people who are... More ≫

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This easy-to-read booklet is intended for people who own or work at a recreation centre or community centre. it is also intended for parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other people who are taking care of young children. It describes the importance of healthy food for children and how to identify healthy food, and outlines the role that recreation and community centres can play in helping children eat well and making sure healthy choices are available.

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Developing healthy school communities handbook

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The objective of the Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund is to enhance the health and wellbeing of school-aged children and youth within Alberta school communities through support of... More ≫

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The objective of the Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund is to enhance the health and wellbeing of school-aged children and youth within Alberta school communities through support of school community projects which address healthy eating, active living and positive social environments using a comprehensive school health approach. This handbook is intended to support the development of healthy school communities through a process which promotes a culture of wellness for all stakeholders.

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Alberta healthy school community wellness fund : interim report, 2010 project reporting results

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This report begins with an overview of 102 projects funded since the inception of the Wellness Fund in 2007. Both financial growth and reach within Albertan school communities is described. A... More ≫

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This report begins with an overview of 102 projects funded since the inception of the Wellness Fund in 2007. Both financial growth and reach within Albertan school communities is described. A grant from Alberta Education enabled a more detailed examination of data collected from Wellness Fund projects funded during the 2009/10 reporting year as well as supported additional projects during 2010/11. Results from 2009/10 pertain to 61 projects that span 395 schools and 139,781 students ranging from kindergarten to Grade 12. The results of projects funded in 2010/11 will be collected by July 2011 and included in a subsequent final report.

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Guidelines for HIV / AIDS in educational settings

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational... More ≫

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This information bulletin is intended to provide information and advice to school authorities and local public health officials in meeting their joint responsibility to provide educational programming to all eligible children and to protect the general public from communicable diseases.

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Feeding baby solid foods : from 6 to 12 months of age [2008]

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Presents information about introducing solid food for babies, mealtime, preparing food for babies, and food safety tips.

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Alberta nutrition guidelines for children and youth : a childcare, school and recreation/community centre resource manual [2008]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to promoting healthy eating and healthy weights for children and youth in Alberta. Because many meals and snacks are consumed outside the home, it is... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to promoting healthy eating and healthy weights for children and youth in Alberta. Because many meals and snacks are consumed outside the home, it is important to ensure that children and youth are able to access healthy food choices wherever they go. Many of these eating occasions will occur in childcare facilities, schools, recreational facilities and community centres. The goal of these guidelines is to equip facilities and organizations with the tools they need to provide healthy food choices in childcare settings, schools, in recreation centres, at special events, and in the community at large.

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Feeding baby solid foods : from 6 to 12 months of age [2007]

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Presents information about introducing solid food for babies, mealtime, preparing food for babies, and food safety tips.

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