Fruit juices in childhood, Sneakys Kids Nutrition Fact Sheet
Each time my son and I visit our local supermarket, I gasp at the popularity of apple juice. So many of us are led to believe that apple juice is ideal for children. In fact, the opposite is true. Apple juice is one of the two fruit juices known to cause childhood diarrhoea, which in turn can be a reason why a child may fail to thrive.
In this issue, we take a close look at what children should drink for health and why. Download full fact sheet...>>
Fussy eating; A realistic look at, Sneakys
As a childhood nutritionist, fussy eating is one of the most common concerns I hear from parents. Having lived through the fussy eating years, its interesting to reflect back on the misconceptions that I once had, particularly in relation to the theory of what is supposed to help fussy eaters eat. In hindsight, having a realistic view based on actual experience might have prevented some of those mealtime battles that we all inevitably fall into at some point. Download full fact sheet...>>
How much milk, what type, when and why, Sneakys Tip Sheet
So often, parents ask for advice on milk as a drink. “My daughter won’t drink cows’ milk, what should I do”? “How much cows’ milk should my son drink a day”? “What foods can I give my son who won’t drink cows’ milk; I am worried he isn’t getting enough calcium”? Sound familiar?
If you’ve tried to read up on this topic, it’s likely you were left rather bewildered as the advice tends to be contradictory. This tip-sheet takes a balanced approach: it isn’t pro-milk nor is it anti-milk; it simply provides the options, leaving it up to parents and carers to make an informed choice based on the particulars of their situation. Generally, my advice is to do what works best for you and your family. Download the full fact sheet...>>
Other fact sheets
Children not gaining weight, Sneakys Tip Sheet
Under weight children,
fact sheet specifically designed at the request of Huggies members.
Childhood Obesity Summit 2002, NSW
Health Department
NSWChildObesitySummit2002.pdf
Constipation in childhood, Cadence
Health Kids Nutrition Fact Sheet - Updated July 2009
KidsE-FactSheet-Constipation.pdf
Food allergies, Cadence Health Kids
Nutrition Fact Sheet
KidsE-FactSheet11- Food Allergies.pdf
Food safety and hazards
KidsE-FactSheet-Food Hazards
Genetically modified foods listing, True
Foods
TrueFoodGuide - Gen altered Food.pdf
Kids in the Kitchen - Sneakys
One of the best ways to reduce that natural suspicion that is central to fussy eating- NEW OCT 09
Lactose intolerance - Sneakys- NEW JAN 10
A thorough look at what lactose intolerance is, what causes and what can be done about it
NSW Health Department Fresh Tastes for
School Canteens Program
FreshTastesFactSheet.pdf
Overweightness in children, Sneakys Tip Sheet
Weighty issues
Pick of products - UPDATED Oct 2009
Our list of great snacks and products, perfect for lunchboxes
Peanut allergy, RPAH Allergy Unit Fact
Sheet
KidsE-FactShee13- Peanut Allergy Guidelines.pdf
Physical Activity Guidelines, Australian
Health Department
National Physical Activity Guide.pdf
Recipe for fussy eaters, Sneakys Tip Sheet
Chicken spaghetti bolognaise
Start solids fridge chart, by Leanne Cooper produced inconjunction with Organic Bubs - NEW!!!
Starting solds fridge chart
Vegetarian children, Cadence Health Kids
Nutrition Fact Sheet (Updated July 2009)
KidsE-FactSheet10-Vegetarian Children.pdf
Or read more of Leanne's baby and child nutrition tips at
Best Start, Department of Human Services, Victoria:
www.beststart.vic.gov.au
Extensive links to international resources on home visiting, early childhood
literature, childhood services throughout Australia.
Cadence Health:
www.cadencehealth.com.au
Accredited courses and seminars in healthy
eating and early childhood nutrition as well as free community support and
advice. Parent company of Sneakys.
Child and Youth Health:
www.cyh.com
Parenting and child and youth health; links to research updates; telephone
help-lines for parents and youth.
Children & Youth BMI Calculator
www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/youth/bmi.html
Choice food for kids
Independent review off children's foods
and beverages
www.choicefoodforkids.com.au
Children’s Hospital Westmead:
http://www.chw.edu.au/parents/factsheets/fodint.htm
Choice magazine online:
www.choice.com.au
Consumer 'watch-dog' for all products
including foods.
Early Childhood Australia:
www.aeca.org.au
Extensive resources for parents and
carers.
Lunch boxes,
lunch foods and all that you need to know
This is a
beauty for any who has to make lunch boxes, it is the A - Z of lunch
boxes, literally and figuratively.
http://www.meerilinga.org.au/Nutrition/LunchBoxWorld/For%20Parents/Choosing%20Lunch%20Box%20Food/Easy%20to%20eat.aspx
NSW School Canteen Association: www.healthy-kids.com.au
Royal
Children’s Hospital Melbourne:
http://www.rch.org.au/paed_handbook/nutrition/index.cfm?doc_id=2499
Paediatric Handbook Online
Women’s
and Children’s Hospital South Australia:
http://www.wch.sa.gov.au/services/az/other/nutrition/nut_articles.html
Kid’s healthy eating articles
