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Associations of parental food-choice control and use of food to soothe with adiposity in childhood and adolescenceHigher parental control over food choice was associated with lower adiposity, but use of food to soothe was not associated with adiposity at ages 7 and 15
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Nutritional supplements during breastfeedingThe aim was to review the use of supplements during lactation and to document the use of nutritional supplements in a cohort of breastfeeding mothers.
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Infant feeding and obesity risk in the childEarly nutrition in infancy may influence later child health outcomes including overweight through 'programming'.
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The Influence of Grandparents on Children’s Dietary Health: A Narrative ReviewTo examine and synthesise recent evidence on the role of grandparents in shaping children's dietary health.
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The Addition of Fish Oil to Cognitive Behavioral Case Management for Youth Depression: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Clinical TrialClinical trials suggest that long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) (fish oil) may reduce depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder. Therefore, n-3 PUFAs may be a potential treatment for depression in youth.
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Food and nutrition in pregnancyA healthy and balanced diet is important if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
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Not just a breakfast programA good healthy breakfast is not just a vital foundation for a productive day but can lay the groundwork for a community to pull together to overhaul its health.
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Poor diet seriously affects teens’ liver healthNew research from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows that a Western diet is associated with an increased risk of liver disease in teenag
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Western diet linked to teen's poor mental healthA new study from The Kids for Child Health Research has shown a link between Western-style diets and more mental health problems in teenagers.
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ADHD is associated with a "Western" dietary pattern in adolescentsThe objective of this study was to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and ADHD in a population-based cohort of adolescents.