DHA supplementation and its effect on the neurodevelopment of preterm infants

Docosahexanoic acid (DHA) is a long chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid which accumulates in the brain during the last trimester of pregnancy. Preterm infants, being born early, miss out on accumulating DHA during this time and are unable to make up the deficit as they have limited ability to make DHA. Lack of DHA has been proposed as one of the reasons preterm infants have lower developmental scores than term infants, however the neurological benefits and amounts required are not clear. An Australian randomized controlled study has investigated these issues.

Reducing the energy density of meals to prevent overweight in preschool children

A recent study has shown that reducing the energy density of children's meals may help to prevent overweight and obesity in preschool children.

Jane Bowen (CSIRO) :: Kids Eat Kids Play survey

In this podcast, Heather Ferguson, Corporate Nutrionist with Heinz, talks to Jane Bowen of the CSIRO about the recently released Kids Eat, Kids Play survey.

Jane has some invaluable advice on that age-old problem challenge, encouraging children to eat vegetables and also some great tips on healthy snacking.

Heinz new toddler food guidelines driving healthy eating benchmarks for toddlers

Heinz has a long history in Australia of providing nourishing foods to infants and toddlers. Our commitment to better foods is exemplified by the Pure Start®, a program ensuring that our foods for infants contain: no preservatives, no artificial flavours or colours and no added salt. We are now establishing healthy eating benchmarks for toddlers through the development of new toddler food guidelines.