food
Previous studies and surveys have shown that kids love to eat fruit in ready-to-eat bite-sized pieces, yet in most school settings, the fruit is served whole, which could be the cause that children are taking fruits but not eating them. ... Read More »
Allergic disease already affects one in five Australians, but experts warn this could rise by 70% to one in four by 2050 unless prevention strategies are developed now. In response to the dramatic rise in allergies and public health concern, ... Read More »
Carrying an adrenaline auto injector (AAI) (an EpiPen or Anapen), as a treatment for food allergy, can have a detrimental effect on a child’s quality of life, independent of other factors that can also impact on quality of life such ... Read More »
Regular family meals round a table boosts kids’ fruit and vegetable intake, and make it easier for them to reach the recommended five portions a day, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The World ... Read More »
New laws announced to regulate the voluntary use of nutrient content claims on packaged foods will help consumers to make more informed, healthier purchasing choices, according to Cancer Council Australia. Cancer Council’s nutrition spokesperson, Clare Hughes, welcomed an intergovernmental decision ... Read More »
