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Breast- & bottle-feeding patterns & the introduction of solid feeds & sugar containing drinks to the dietary intake of a cohort of urban Aboriginal infants
This study examined the influence of type and duration of infant feeding on adiposity rebound and the tracking of body mass index (BMI) from birth to 14 years
Spinal pain is an important health issue for adolescents resulting in functional limitations for many and increasing the risk of spinal pain in adulthood.
Dietary fat consumed during childhood and adolescence may be related to the development of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases in adulthood.
The number of obese children with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is increasing, but the best management strategy is not clear.
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between a child's weight and a broad range of family and maternal factors.
ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research
As we count down to the end of the long summer holidays, it’s natural for children to feel anxious about what the new school year will bring.
Research teams led by The Kids Research Institute Australia have been awarded $3.75 million to support two innovative projects – one focused on pioneering a national ‘Food Atlas’ to map access to healthy and unhealthy food across the country, and the other on developing new ways to prevent Strep throat and rheuma
Not only are cooked eggs perfectly safe to eat during pregnancy, they are also a great way to boost nutrient intake for both mums and bubs.