Latest articles on Nutrition
Fit for school?
So how’s your checklist going? Got the shoes, the lunchbox, the latest pencil case? Found where you put the PE kit? How about the kids? Are they all set to cope with the cold early mornings, the stress and the...
Why your child may dislike veggies - and how to get them to eat more!
I’m always amazed that children can pick out the tiniest fragments of whatever vegetable they aren’t eating this month, with total precision. It’s frustrating when you want to give them quality fuel to...
Fuel your child’s performance in the classroom and during physical activity
Young people, no matter what their chosen activity is, need to have the right skills, training, mental attitude and, most importantly (and probably one of the biggest elements missing from most children's weaponry),...
Helping your child to be a healthy weight
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...
Nutritional support for mood and behaviour in children
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...
Forget an apple a day, children should be running a mile a day
New research has found that encouraging children to complete a mile of activity every day can help boost fitness levels, improve concentration and combat early signs of obesity. The ‘Daily Mile’ is a physical activity...
How to establish healthy eating habits for children
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...
Top five foods that affect child’s mood and behaviour and what to do about it
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...
Children’s nutrition: Working with children
Are you interested in broadening your potential client reach? Maybe you enjoy working with children - or perhaps you’ve always wanted to. But, what does it actually take to provide nutrition services for children? This...
Are you preventing your own progress?
You may have embarked on this journey a while ago and seen some great results or you may be just at the beginning. Wherever you are, think about your goals for a moment. What goals do you have in mind? Why are you doing...