In this feature article Lindy Sank, dietitian at the Sydney Dental Hospital, presents 4 case studies showing how early childhood dental decay develops, its consequences and treatments.
A new study has found that Australian children aged between 2 years and 16 years are not consuming enough long chain omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC omega- 3 PUFA) for optimal health.
Home visits by maternal and child health nurses to support disadvantaged mothers living in South western Sydney with the feeding and development of their infants, has resulted in longer breast feeding, later introduction of solids and infants lying on their tummies earlier ie "tummy time'.
A literature review of the relationship between nutrition and lower respiratory tract infections in New Zealand preschoolers ( <5 years of age) has found the main contributors to be low birthweight, zinc deficiency and suboptimal breast feeding.
World Breast Feeding Week is being celebrated from the 1st August to the 7th August and is a time to promote the benefits of breast feeding. Breast feeding is the most natural and best way to feed a baby to support growth and development.
