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Good nutrition during pregnancy can help to keep you and your developing baby healthy...
If you restrict yourself to a narrow range of foods, your child will notice and copy your wariness...
Women's nutritional needs change during menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause...
Nutrition needs vary with age and gender. Now you’re older, the foods and drinks that make up a healthy diet may need to be slightly different from when you were younger. In general, you&...
Breastmilk or commercial infant formula is necessary for all babies less than 12 months...
You can buy more food if you spend most of your money on basic healthy foods like bread, cereals, fruit and vegies...
Encourage children to drink and enjoy water. Sweet drinks such as juice, cordial and soft drinks may cause health problems for children if consumed in large amounts...
Childcare centres should provide healthy meals for your children...
Children are able to decide how much food they need for activity and growth if allowed to eat according to their appetite...
Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet for active children, so offer nutritious as well as high energy snacks...