You'll find everything you need to nourish your child brilliantly, from baby's first foods through to teenage nutrition, with expert guidance every step of the way. Our comprehensive advice covers all ages and stages, plus school eating, superfoods, safety tips and fun activities to help build lifelong healthy habits. Kids and Nutrition is here to help.
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Are Nuts Healthy?
Nuts are calorie-dense but packed with fibre and healthy fats that can help prevent obesity, diabetes, and heart disease when eaten in moderation.
Anorexia and Your Teenager
Signs your teenager might have anorexia and what you can do to help them get professional support.
Alternatives to Fast Food for Kids
Quick homemade meals for kids that beat fast food without the extra prep time or unhealthy ingredients.
Healthy Lunchbox Planner (Free Tool)
Build a balanced, child-friendly lunchbox in seconds: get healthy ideas that match your child's age and tastes, with easy swaps they will actually eat.
Children's Diet and the Long-term Effects
Poor diet and lack of exercise put children at risk of obesity and serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.
Are Nuts Healthy?
Nuts are calorie-dense but packed with fibre and healthy fats that can help prevent obesity, diabetes, and heart disease when eaten in moderation.
Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever? Feeding Ill Children
What to feed a sick child when they have a cold or fever, and why the old saying about starving fevers doesn't hold up.
Fun Facts: How Many Calories...?
Different foods have different calorie counts, and knowing roughly how many your child eats helps you make better choices about treats versus everyday foods.
Healthy Food Quiz
Test your knowledge of what kids should be eating with this healthy food quiz covering calories, nutrition, and daily requirements.
Coping with a Vegan Teenager
Help your vegan teenager get proper nutrition while keeping family meals inclusive and stress-free.
Why Buy Baby Food? Tips to Make Your Own
Making your own baby food is cheaper than buying jars and lets you control exactly what your baby eats.
Can a Toddler Be Vegetarian?
Yes, toddlers can be vegetarian if you plan meals carefully to include enough protein, fat and calories for healthy growth.
Can You Be Vegetarian or Vegan and Breastfeed?
Vegetarian and vegan mothers can breastfeed successfully by eating enough protein and getting key vitamins like B12, D, calcium and iron.
Healthy Eating to Avoid Diabetes
Eating well and maintaining a healthy weight can prevent type 2 diabetes, especially when habits start in childhood.