Home-based model helps obese children
A home-based programme to tackle obesity has the improved health and life quality...
Home rules help obesity-risk kids
Good habits at home, such as eating breakfast and having screen time limits,...
Childhood obesity reduces quality of life
Child obesity potentially affects quality of life as much as a cancer diagnosis,...
Evidence builds for peanut allergy cure
A potentially life-saving treatment for peanut allergy could be on the horizon after...
Healthy eating reward chart for kids
Convincing picky eaters to eat fruit and vegetables is a daily battle for...
School lunchbox ideas
A healthy, balanced lunchbox gives children 'bounce' for the playground and brain power...
12 ways to get kids to eat more vegetables
Getting kids to eat more vegetables must be on the wish list for...
Water-only a boon for school kids’ teeth
Positive results for kids’ dental health have emerged from a South Auckland school’s...
Why do some children fear food?
Imagine looking down at your plate and seeing it filled with spiders and...
How much protein do babies really need?
There has been quite a bit of confusion over a news story claiming we're...
26 ways to use amazing autumn apples
Each year, my seasons are dominated more by which fruit and veg are...
Should we talk to our children about their weight?
Registered nutritionist Nicola Jackson looks at the thorny issue of child obesity and...
21 of the best Easter treats for kids
Easter conjures up food traditions and cravings for most of us. Often it’s...
15 food gifts kids can make for Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day is now advertised all over, often the kids want to...
Less screen time, more ‘huff and puff’ for overweight kids
Researchers recommend reduced screen time, removing electronic devices from bedrooms and more weekend...
10 tips for quick family meals
The school year is well under way again and this signals the return...
