School Age: Food and Nutrition

The kitchen is a fascinating place for children.   From pulling the pots and pans out and playing with the wooden…

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the meal most often skipped. This article explains the importance…

Childhood constipation is a common complaint in pediatrics in the Western world. Find out more about preventing constipation.

Ensuring your child is drinking adequate fluids is very important. So is choosing the right type of fluid! Here is…

This Food Allergies article gives great advice and information on allergies and nutrition for families in New Zealand.

This article contains great advice and nutritional tips for invalid food to help your sick child or invalid back to…

Kids regularly need Healthy Breakfasts — find out why + a Breakfast chart + eating strategies & helpful tips on…

Healthy lunches are vital to a child’s well being and growth. For tips on healthy lunches, read on.

Children need iron in their diet. Read about iron for children — child requirements, types of iron, causes & symptoms…

This article on school lunches gives great advice from a parent and registered dietitian on what to provide for kids’…

Preparing healthy school lunches requires thought and planning.  Find some tips and information about nutritional needs in our School Lunches…

Snacks require just as much thought and balance as the other three main meals of the day. Here are some…

Travelling with children who have food allergies mean that holidays can be a stressful experience – the secret is to…