Setting the scene for a healthy feeding relationship

Getting toddlers to eat well can be a challenge for parents. In this podcast, Heather Ferguson, Heinz Corporate Nutritionist, talks to Eve Reed, an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a special interest in feeding behaviours, weight management and assessment of children's diets ( www.familyfoodworks.com.au). Eve talks  about the importance of setting the scene for a healthy feeding relationship and provides sensible and practical advice to achieve this, including getting toddlers to eat those often disliked veges!

Iodine supplementation for pregnant and breastfeeding women

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a public statement recommending that women planning a pregnancy, who are already pregnant or who are breast feeding take a 150ug  supplement of iodine daily.

The Promotion of Breast Feeding Intervention Trial (PROBIT)

An overview of the findings of the first two stages of the PROBIT trial on prolonged and exclusive breastfeeding, including an interview with Dr Michael  Kramer, the trial’s leader.

Food Labelling Review - have your say!

The Australian and New Zealand Governments are undertaking a much needed review of our food labelling laws and policies. You can have your say by attending one of the public meetings they are holding or by putting in a submission before 14th May 2010.

Feeding preterm milk with higher levels of DHA does not influence language or behaviour in early childhood

A follow-up Australian study of preterm infants enrolled in the DINO (Docosahexaenoic acid for the Improvement in Neurodevelopmental Outcome) trial has found that feeding preterm milks with higher levels of DHA than that currently available does not improve language at age 26 months, nor behaviour or temperament at age 3-5 years (1).  

Household routines may prevent obesity in preschoolers

A study published in the journal Paediatrics has found that preschoolers living in households where they routinely eat meals with the family, get adequate sleep and have limits on the amount of time they can spend watching TV/videos, were less obese than those who came from households without these routines (1).