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Eating 2 or more serves of fish per week can reduce the risk of a range of diseases including dementia, depression and cardiovascular disease.

Animal products and processed foods like fried fast food are generally high in saturated fats.

Breastmilk or commercial infant formula is necessary for all babies less than 12 months.

A diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

People who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B2.

The digestive tract can be thought of as a long muscular tube with digestive organs attached along the way.

If a person habitually eats more kilojoules than they burn, they will have raised triglyceride levels in the blood.

A diet high in fibre keeps the digestive system healthy.

Children with ADHD may benefit from medication or other therapies, or a combination of both.

A colonoscopy can be used to look for cancer of the colon (bowel cancer) or colon polyps, which are growths on the lining of the colon.