Kids food: The healthy switch

Have fun in the kitchen

Our new columnist, LOUISE FULTON KEATS, is passionate about children‘s food. Here she shows how best to encourage your child to get involved in the kitchen
March 20, 2013, 11:02 am
Survey reveals high salt levels in children's snacks

A new report reveals high levels of salt found in common children's foods.
March 11, 2013, 3:57 pm
Kids As Young As 10 Getting Heart Disease

Some toddlers are so obese they require hospital admission, according to child obesity expert Dr Matt Sabin
July 18, 2011, 3:35 pm
Harvard Researchers Want Fat Kids Taken From Their Homes

They advocate removing custody rights from parents of very obese children
July 14, 2011, 1:05 pm
Rate Of Childhood Diabetes Predicted To Rise 10%

Type 1 diabetes in Aussie kids is high by international standards, a new study suggests
June 17, 2011, 1:29 pm
Experts Warn Aussie Kids Are Getting Fat On Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are loaded up with calories kids can't burn off
June 2, 2011, 2:10 pm
Peanut Allergy: Doctors Invent New Patch Cure

French doctors discover potential cure for deadly peanut allergies
May 30, 2011, 3:03 pm
Call To Ban Chocolate In Push To Reduce Childhood Obesity

Advertising junk food during Junior Masterchef and banning fundraising chocolate in schools are two suggestions raised today in the battle against childhood obesity
May 9, 2011, 4:40 pm
The healthy switch: Barbecued sausages

Practical Parenting shows you how switch from bought sweet sausages to homemade beef koftas
March 30, 2011, 11:32 am
The healthy switch: No cereal for breakfast

Some kids don’t like cereal for breakfast. Practical Parenting shows you how to introduce other healthy options for breakfast
March 30, 2011, 10:35 am