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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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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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Guide to health authority accountability documents : 3-year health plans, annual business plans, quarterly reports, annual reports

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Intended as a reference, this guidebook provides useful information for the preparation, submission, review and assessment of these key documents as used to manage the accountability relationship... More ≫

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Intended as a reference, this guidebook provides useful information for the preparation, submission, review and assessment of these key documents as used to manage the accountability relationship between the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the province's Health Authorities. This guidebook is not an exhaustive source of all related references. While referencing other documents, it does not quote all pertinent legislation, nor does it include a complete set of policy documents, for example the publication Framework for a Health Alberta. This guidebook is an evolving document, subject to revisions and updates to reflect progress made int he health system as well as the experience of the accountability relationships.

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Tracking progress : a progress report on continuing care reform in Alberta

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In November 1999, the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee released the report Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The Committee report and additional public input and suggestions... More ≫

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In November 1999, the Long Term Care Review Policy Advisory Committee released the report Healthy Aging: New Directions for Care. The Committee report and additional public input and suggestions were thoroughly reviewed by Alberta Health and Wellness, and in April 2000 the government released its response to the report. Entitled Strategic Directions and Future Actions: Healthy Aging and Continuing Care in Alberta, the report presented a government strategy to develop an improved, sustainable and affordable continuing care system for Albertans. This report, Tracking Progress, shows the progress to date in each of the strategic directions set out in the government’s response, and summarizes future plans to keep continuing care reform moving forward.

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Alzheimer disease and other dementias : strategic directions in healthy aging and continuing care in Alberta

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to provide information and advice to key stakeholders for the planning of continuing care services for this special population. This document will be made available to the following individuals and organizations: • All government departments, in particular Alberta Health and Wellness, Alberta Seniors, Alberta Community Development, Alberta Learning and Alberta Infrastructure; • Health authorities, physicians and other health providers; and • Other agencies directly involved in the provision of dementia care services, community partners such as the Alzheimer Society of Alberta, housing providers and interested individuals from the public.

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Health care aides competency profile

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This document provides a comprehensive inventory of the skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes required by health care aides in Alberta. It consists of 37 modules covering client safety,... More ≫

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This document provides a comprehensive inventory of the skills, knowledge, behaviours and attitudes required by health care aides in Alberta. It consists of 37 modules covering client safety, assisting with medical delivery, positioning lifts and transfers, working with clients with a diagnosis of dementia, and more. The curriculum is primarily designed for training people working as a health care aide.

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