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Body mass index, adiposity rebound and early feeding in a longitudinal cohort (Raine Study)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
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Spinal pain and nutrition in adolescents-an exploratory cross-sectional studySpinal pain is an important health issue for adolescents resulting in functional limitations for many and increasing the risk of spinal pain in adulthood.
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Dietary intake and food sources of fatty acids in Australian adolescentsDietary fat consumed during childhood and adolescence may be related to the development of cardiovascular and other chronic diseases in adulthood.
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Exercise alone reduces insulin resistance in obese children independently of changes in body compositionThe number of obese children with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes is increasing, but the best management strategy is not clear.
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The role of family and maternal factors in childhood obesityThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between a child's weight and a broad range of family and maternal factors.
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Back to school anxiety: How to help your child transition into the new school yearAs 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.
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National funding to help foster healthier food environments and fight RHDResearch 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
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Get cracking: Why eggs are a healthy choice for pregnant womenNot 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.
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Kids swamped by ads for junk food and alcoholAn audit of outdoor food advertising near Perth schools has found that three-quarters of the promotions were for junk food and alcohol.