Children's health

Expert advice on food and nutrition for children, managing food allergies and fussy eaters.

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The known harms of Instagram for teen girls’ body image, wellbeing

Facebook officials had internal research in March 2020 showing that Instagram – the...

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50 easy ways to eat more fruit and vegetables

Eat more vegetables and fruit. Yes, we know — we’ve heard it before!...

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How to support a vegetarian child

So your child wants to become a vegetarian? Before you press the panic...

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Youth depression and anxiety doubles during pandemic

Depression and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents have doubled during the COVID-19...

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Children missing out on mental health care

Researchers have uncovered what they call ‘an invisible crisis in children’s mental health’,...

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Better emotional regulation may protect kids against anorexia

Ongoing problems with emotional regulation skills in children aged three to seven years...

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Is it okay to give kids a nightly dessert?

Dietitian Susie Burrell looks at whether having dessert with the family meal every...

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7 ways to make Easter safe and inclusive for food allergy kids

Easter can be a challenging and anxious time for children with food allergies...

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Peanut allergies are down after infant feeding changes

Peanut allergy in infants has decreased, in the wake of international guidelines changing...

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What to eat preconception and during pregnancy (for both parents)

Thinking of starting a family and want to get on top of your...

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Teens need enough sleep, for better mental health

Teenagers who get less than six hours of sleep a night are more...

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What to feed your kids for better learning power

What kids eat can impact their capacity to learn. We sat down with...

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Risk of hand sanitiser poisoning underestimated

Hand sanitiser is everywhere these days, thanks to COVID-19 infection control measures, but...

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Harmful dieting on the rise in teens

Dieting to lose weight is on the rise among teens and many are...

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10 ways to help your fussy eater

Australian child nutrition expert Jennifer Cohen has released 10 helpful tips for parents...

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How to go back to work and school safely after lockdown

In some places in the world, coronavirus lockdown rules are beginning ease, while...

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5 clever ways to keep kids busy (and parents sane) during lockdown

Healthy Food Guide nutritionist and mum of two Claire Turnbull shares five great...

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