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Prospective associations between sugar-sweetened beverage intakes and cardiometabolic risk factors in adolescents

We tested the hypothesis that higher SSB intakes are associated with increases in cardiometabolic risk factors between 14 and 17 y of age.

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Low intake of B-vitamins is associated with poor adolescent mental health and behaviour

The current prevalence of mental health problems in Western populations is approximately 20% and half of all adult mental health disorders are estimated to...

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Infant feeding and obesity risk in the child

Early nutrition in infancy may influence later child health outcomes including overweight through 'programming'.

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Nutritional supplements during breastfeeding

The 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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ADHD is associated with a "Western" dietary pattern in adolescents

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and ADHD in a population-based cohort of adolescents.

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EAACI food allergy and anaphylaxis guidelines: diagnosis and management of food allergy

Food allergy can have significant effects on morbidity and quality of life and can be costly in terms of medical visits and treatments.

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Understanding food security issues in remote Western Australian Indigenous communities

This study explored food insecurity in remote Western Australian (WA) Indigenous communities in a survey of remote community store managers' views.

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Food and nutrition in pregnancy

A healthy and balanced diet is important if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

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Gina Trapp

ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research

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Back to school anxiety: How to help your child transition into the new school year

As we count down to the end of the long summer holidays, it’s natural for children to feel anxious about what the new school year will bring.