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Low intake of B-vitamins is associated with poor adolescent mental health and behaviourThe 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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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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Back to school anxiety: How to help your child transition into the new school yearAs 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.
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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