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Children carrying extra weight are at risk of type 2 diabetes and other future health issues. They are also likely to struggle with low self-esteem. The routine measuring and weighing of 10 and 11-year-olds in the UK is an attempt to nudge early intervention to prevent further weight gain. While research suggests that we as parents are not great at spotting when our child is overweight, it is also likely that highlighting or commenting on a weight problem could be harmful to the child.So how do...

Food sensitivities, nutrient imbalances and deficiencies can all have an impact on your child’s mood and behaviour. Nutritional approaches are often overlooked when dealing with mood and behaviour problems but they can be incredibly effective. Here are some tips for regulating behaviour and mood using nutrition. 1. Identify food sensitivities Eliminating foods your child is sensitive to from their diet can have a positive impact on behaviour and mood. This is particularly relevant when...

Optimum nutrition is vital for children’s development, growth and behaviour, as well as providing them with the nutrients that are required for a healthy immune system.As parents, you are their role model so it is really important that you eat well because then you will have more chance of encouraging them to follow suit.How to help your children adopt healthy eating habits:

Ensure that you eat a wide range of foods especially fruit and vegetables so that you all get a wide variety of...

Did you know that by paying close attention to what your children eat, you could improve their mood, memory and attention span at school? Most parents instinctively know what triggers the change in their children from one minute playing peacefully to screaming tantrums 20 minutes later. There's a clear relationship between food and your state of mind and when you combine strategies for eating the right foods that have a positive effect on your child’s well-being, you can plan meals that...

Recently, BBC News released an article discussing the high levels of sugar children are consuming at breakfast. We now know that sugar is the catalyst for various chronic diseases including type two diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol and cancer but not only that, the sugar is also effecting the teeth of children as young as two years old.  So why are we giving this ingredient to our children when we know it has a profound effect on their health? I believe one of...

Around 15,000 children in the UK live with some form of arthritis; dealing with fatigue, stiff and painful joints and the side effects of medication. Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition, so eating an anti-inflammatory diet can help relieve symptoms and reduce flare ups. Parents provide good role models. Eat together as often as possible and getting children involved in shopping or cooking can be a good way to get them interested. Sugar, white flour and processed foods are...

Most toddlers go through a fussy stage with their eating. However, it’s a whole different ball game when your eight-year-old child still only eats a handful of foods. Most parents in this situation have tried a million strategies to get their child to eat but find that nothing seems to make any difference. All that happens is everyone gets more and more stressed and relationships start to be impacted. So, if you’re screaming “Help! My child still won’t eat!”, I...