Nutrition
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.
What Are the Top Nutritional Requirements for Growing Children? A Parent’s Guide
Parents and caregivers, learn more about nutritional requirements for children, what the key nutrients are, and why eating the right foods is crucial for childhood development and health later on. Discover what they should be eating, and how much, at every age
Uncovering Hidden Sugars in Foods: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Hidden sugars in foods can impact your child’s health, so it’s crucial to be aware of just how much sugar is in your child’s diet. Too much sugar can lead to obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions. This article looks closely at hidden sugars, how to recognise them, and how to avoid them.
10 Fun Indoor Activities to Keep Kids Active During Winter
With winter here, it’s often too cold for kids to spend much time outdoors for exercise and playtime. Therefore, it can be a challenge to encourage your children to do some physical activity to keep them fit and healthy (and occupied). Introducing them to fun indoor activities is the answer. Here are some fun and engaging indoor activities and exercises to keep kids active and burning off energy during winter.
Recognising the Early Signs of Diabetes in Children is IMPORTANT as it may save your Child’s life!
Type 1 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in children and adolescents in Australia. It’s also one of the most chronic childhood conditions and seems to be on the increase. As this is a life-threatening, life-long ailment, it’s important for parents to recognise the early signs and symptoms of the disease. Early diagnosis and intervention are paramount, so read on to discover the warning signs and what to do.
Fuelling Growth – Nutrition and Gut Health for Kids
Gut health for kids is important and starting off life the right way impacts a child’s growth and overall health as they develop into adolescents and young adults. Follow these six practical tips for maintaining and enhancing gut health for kids.
Metabolism: How it Affects the Overall Well-Being of Kids
Metabolic health is crucial for overall good health and well-being, which is why nutritionists and medical professionals place such high importance on maintaining a good metabolism. While a healthy metabolism is vital for people of all ages, it’s even more important during those formative years of childhood and adolescence. This article highlights the benefits of…
5 Essential Insights on Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease in Youngsters
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) indicates a permanent reduction in kidney function. Unfortunately, many thousands of Australian children and teens live with kidney disease or are at risk of developing CKD. In fact, there are links between childhood obesity and chronic kidney disease, which is particularly concerning for youngsters who are in the ‘at risk’ category.
How Does Vitamin D Deficiency in Children Affect Childhood Obesity?
Obesity in children is reaching epidemic proportions, and being so crucial for children’s health, how does Vitamin D affect childhood obesity? Is there a link between the two? This article explores the relationship between Vitamin D and obesity, what effect a deficiency in this vitamin has on children’s health and more.
5 Healthy Habits for Kids in the New Year
A new year is underway and with it often comes resolutions for the twelve months ahead. For parents and caregivers, resolutions might include developing healthy habits for kids. This article highlights why generic resolutions regarding health and exercise for youngsters just don’t work, along with offering five timely and engaging suggestions that will achieve healthy habits and enhance kids’ well-being.