childhood obesity prevention
3 Habits That Make a Big Difference for Kids’ Heart Health
Little things done often make the biggest difference in raising heart-healthy kids. These three simple routines can help support your child’s heart, boost their confidence, and make healthy living feel doable. #1 Make meals heart-smart What your child eats shapes their energy, mood, and long-term health, including their heart. You don’t need a perfect diet;…
5 Simple Ways to Help Kids Choose Water Daily
When it comes to keeping kids healthy, encouraging them to choose water over sugary drinks is one of the simplest, most powerful steps parents can take. But let’s be real: with fruit juices, soft drinks and flavoured milks everywhere, water can feel like a hard sell. A few clever tweaks will make all the difference.…
Mindful Eating for Kids: Why Hunger and Fullness Cues Matter
It’s important for children to recognise and respond to hunger and fullness cues to regulate how much they eat. This guide to mindful eating for kids will help you train your child to understand and follow what their body is telling them.
Winter Comfort Foods for Kids That Are Healthy and Delicious
Winter brings cravings — big, carby, comforting ones — and while there’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat, it’s easy for healthy habits to slip. That’s why we’ve rounded up a few simple, satisfying recipes that keep the whole family warm and well-nourished.
Redefining Obesity: Moving Beyond BMI to Focus on True Health
Preventing childhood obesity starts in the womb. Read on to find out the steps expectant mothers can take to guarantee a positive start in life for their unborn child.
Healthy Pregnancy: The Role of Mums (and Dads) in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Preventing childhood obesity starts in the womb. Read on to find out the steps expectant mothers can take to guarantee a positive start in life for their unborn child.
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Food Nutrition Labels
Are clever marketing tactics tricking you into buying unhealthy foods for your kids? Many packaged foods contain unhealthy fats, hidden sugars, and other additives. Understanding food nutrition labels is crucial for making healthy food choices and taking control of childhood nutrition.
Managing Early-Onset Weight Problems in Children with a Rare Disease: Why Timing Matters
Some Australian children have rare diseases that can cause weight gain and obesity. This article explores these conditions, uncovering why these diseases lead to weight gain, what the potential repercussions are, and what you can do to prevent obesity with early intervention.
Setting Fun and Realistic Family Health Goals
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for every Australian family, which is why it’s vital to set realistic family health goals. This article provides actionable steps you can take to achieve this, as well as tips to overcome obstacles.
12 Ways to Enjoy Christmas Celebrations for a Healthy and Happy New Year Ahead
The summer school holidays and the festive season are the time of the year when everyone, including the kids, tends to overindulge. How do you keep your children eating healthily over the holidays? This article offers 12 practical steps you can take to ensure your children eat nutritious and balanced meals every day of the holidays.
12 After School Activities to Keep Kids Active
These days, kids indulge in too much sedentary screen time after school, instead of being physically active. To avoid developing obesity or conditions like diabetes, it’s important to encourage children to indulge in after school activities that exercise their bodies and enhance the mind. This article offers 12 suggestions for physical activities that are fun, and some that the entire family can enjoy.
How Do Advertising and Media Influence Children’s and Parent’s Food Choices?
Children’s food choices are often dictated by what they see on TV or on the internet. Smart advertisers know just how and when to target kids and try to encourage them to indulge in unhealthy food and drinks. Learn more about the tactics used and what you can do to mitigate their influence on your children.