Kids and Food

Kids and Food


  • Get Children Helping in the Kitchen

    Children who are given the opportunity to be involved in meal preparation are more likely to understand basic nutritional concepts that will form a foundation for the rest of their lives, according to a leading Australian sports dietitian...
  • Introducing Solids

    Confused by all the messages about solids and foods for babies? Once it comes time to introduce solids to your baby’s diet, things can get a little confusing. Many mums and dads find the information on this topic conflicting and bewildering, to say the least. Stress no more childhood nutritionist and mother of two, Leanne Cooper shares some handy tips on how to make seamless transitions from one stage to the next.
  • Childhood Obesity. Does it equate to child abuse

    If new research is anything to go by, then yes. Its sad that one in four children is overweight or obese, but even sader is that fact that this number is increasing by about 40,000 children a year. This latest research is posing the question, does having a fat child mean your a bad parent...
  • Pasta The Perfect Solution For Fussy Eaters

    Sports dietitian to the Australian Netball Diamonds, Kerry Leech, has named pasta among the top meals to tempt fussy eaters...
  • Lunchtime Tips to Going Green in the Playground

    Ever considered just how much rubbish is produced every lunchtime in school playgrounds across the country? Yoghurt containers, chip wrappers, plastic sandwich bags and juice boxes are all destined for the rubbish bins; ending up as landfill or possibly in nearby waterways endangering marine life. This year, send the kids back to school with a litterless lunch and an eco-clear conscious.
  • Keeping your Child Safe at Easter

    How to keep Nut Allergic children away from Peanut or Tree Nut's this Easter
  • 11 Year Old's View Of Life with a Severe Peanut Allergy

    My son's view of life with a Severe Nut Allergy
  • Food Allergies

    Allergy Riders is a fun and simple food labelling system, and for allergy sufferers it’s bringing the life back into parties. Using brightly coloured cupcake baking cups and food flags, Allergy Riders takes the stress out negotiating a food buffet. Guests who have allergies can simply choose food with the appropriate coloured flag or cake cup, and enjoy!
  • Raising a Nut Allergic Child in the 70's

    An article written by my mum on what it was like to raise a nut allergic child back in the 70's
  • Which milk for children?

    With so many milks on the shelf at the supermarkets, parents often ask which one to give their children. This article gives the current guidelines on which milk for children.
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