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ITF urges parents to serve children same meals

New research has found that those children who eat the same meals as their parents are far more likely to have healthier diets than those who eat different foods.

Study suggests soft drinks increase diabetes risk

Children drinking one or more cans of sugary soft drinks a day will have an increased risk of diabetes in later life, European scientists have suggested.

PHE issues opening salvo against child obesity epidemic

The newly launched Public Health England agency says the creation of personalised weight loss programmes for children and a ban on advertising for unhealthy snacks and sweets is needed to combat the country's obesity epidemic.

JFHC Live 2013: Parents should help children feel the love of food

Food choices from a young age can have a key impact on all aspects of lifelong health, according to a leading dietitian.

Latest Toddler Nutrition Features

Child nutrition: Are we what we eat?

It’s easy for parents to be concerned about their children’s eating habits, and tight family budgets alongside clever fast food advertising simply add to the pressure. Public health expert Alison Nelson offers a fascinating account of what children really eat and highlights the real areas for nutritional concern.

The munch bunch

Introducing babies and toddlers to a wide variety of fruit and vegetable tastes and textures early on pays dividends say Alison Fildes and Dr Lucy Cooke.

Good alternatives - adjusting to a dairy-free diet

Independent Registered Dietician, Katie Kennedy, offers a practical guide for parents on specialist and dairy-free milks.

Breakfast: essential brain food for children

Paediatric dietitian Nicole dos Santos looks at why breakfast is the most important meal of the day – especially for young, developing minds.