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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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Food and nutrition in pregnancyA healthy and balanced diet is important if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
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Western diet link to ADHDA new study from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows an association between ADHD and a 'Western-style' diet in adolescents.
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Folate commitment will protect babiesChild health expert Professor Fiona Stanley has welcomed today's commitment to proceed with mandatory fortification of food with folate.
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Video: Why you're wasting your money on bottled waterThe Kids Research Institute Australia nutritionist Dr Roslyn Giglia says Australians are spending over $500 million a year on bottled water, when tap water is healthier.
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Australian first study looks at energy drink harm in young peopleResearchers at the Telethon Kids Institute will study the health impacts of energy drinks on young people and develop guidelines for reducing consumption.
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Prevalence of neural tube defects in Australia prior to mandatoryTo establish baseline prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) prior to mandatory folic acid fortification in Australia.
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Body mass index, adiposity rebound and early feeding in a longitudinal cohort (Raine Study)This study examined the influence of type and duration of infant feeding on adiposity rebound and the tracking of body mass index (BMI) from birth to 14 years
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Spinal pain and nutrition in adolescents-an exploratory cross-sectional studySpinal pain is an important health issue for adolescents resulting in functional limitations for many and increasing the risk of spinal pain in adulthood.
