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Infants children and youth

Healthy eating is important for your child's growth and development. Learn more about helping your child to eat well and develop a healthy attitude towards their body, food and eating. Infants …

Early years children and youth

… for lifelong health and well-being. Regular physical activity in young people promotes strong bones … physical activity in children and youth Learn more about why physical activity is important …

Physical activity in children Get children involved

… Getting children involved in lots of fun physical activity keeps them active and healthy. It’s … family life. How to get children involved in physical activity Helping children find …

Physical Activity for Children and Teens

… Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development Anabolic Steroids Fitness: Getting and Staying Active … Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development Anabolic Steroids Fitness: Getting and Staying …

Physical activity for youth

… difficult. Some ideas for ways to get more activity into your day Get more play: there … to do on your own time to get the benefits of physical activity. Break out: if you want a … or more each time. At least 60 minutes of physical activity is recommended each day. …

Health benefits of physical activity

… Being physically active has many benefits for … or disabilities. The benefits of physical activity for general health include: Stronger … of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease and stroke Improved blood sugar (blood …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young … signs of heat-related illness? Contact a health care provider if your infant or young … of a heat-related illness. You can also call HealthLinkBC BC at 8-1-1 anytime to talk with …

Physical activity tips for children

… development. Here are some tips for fitting physical activity into your children's day - at home, at school, at play …

Physical activity and disease prevention

… Overview Regular physical activity can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like arthritis, asthma, heart …

Physical activity when planning a pregnancy

… a day can make a huge difference to your physical and mental health. Benefits Regular physical activity will help you to: maintain a healthy … risk of heart attack increase resistance to disease, including adult onset diabetes reduce …