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Ask Claire: Toddlers and fruit
A toddler who happily eats most vegetables – sounds like a dream come true! But what if she won't eat fruit?
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Back to school! The easy formula for a healthy lunchbox
It’s back to school time – an occasion for tears and nostalgia (for parents of new entrants) and just a teeny bit of relief (for most other parents). It’s also time to get back into the routine of preparing school lunches. More
Why models shouldn't give nutrition advice
Healthy Food Guide editor, Niki Bezzant, shares her thoughts on Miranda Kerr's "dietary advice" recently published in the media. More
Give teen boys a taste for healthy eating
We have tips and advice for parents to help foster healthy eating habits in the teenage males of the family. More
Give teen girls a taste for healthy eating
We have tips and advice for parents to help foster healthy eating habits in the teenage females of the family. More
Top tips to transform your teen!
This article was written by Otago University nutrition student Jessica Meads, who shares her tips on getting teenagers into healthy eating habits. More
Why does sugar make kids 'hyper'?
There's more to that sugar rush to explain why kids have boundless energy after a sweet treat. More
Boosting folic acid
Folic acid fortification in food is a bid to reduce the risk of pregnancies affected by Neural Tube Defect (NTD). More
Ask the experts: Gaining weight for seniors
Tips and advice for elderly people who need to gain weight. More
Hormonal imbalance: Menopause
Wild hormonal fluctuations, plus age-related loss of muscle mass, can often cause weight gain. More
Hormonal imbalance: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Five to ten per cent of NZ women have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – an endocrine disorder linked with hormonal disturbances. More
