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Lifestyle and nutrition

Nutrition for children

Part of your role is to provide children in your care a balanced and healthy diet. If you have any concerns about the child being overweight or...
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Food and cultural considerations

If you are caring for a child from a culture different to yours it‘s helpful to understand the foods they are used to and how to incorporate this...
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Healthy eating and lifestyle

Physical activity and eating according to need Eating according to energy needs means that the "fuel" from the foods eaten is the right amount for...
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Young people and alcohol

The National Health and Medical Research Council issued guidelines in 2009 about the health risks of drinking alcohol. Children under 15 years are at...
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