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Vitamin D - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium through the small intestine. This is important for building strong bones, muscles and teeth. Most of our vitamin D is produced when UV radiation in sunlight hits our skin. Lack of exposure to sunlight can ...More…
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Obesity in children - management
Better Health — Parents can help their children to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Simple techniques in the home can have a dramatic effect on reducing childhood overweight and obesity. There's a lot parents can do to help their children reach and maintain ...More…
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Healthy cooking tips
Better Health — Healthy cooking is easy. In many cases, your favourite recipes can be modified so they offer a healthier alternative. Non-stick cookware can be used to reduce the need for cooking oil. To keep valuable nutrients, microwave or steam your ...More…
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Food safety when cooking
Better Health — Food poisoning can be minimised with good cooking techniques. Cook food to a temperature of at least 75°C or hotter and check food's internal temperature with a food thermometer. When food is cooked, it should be eaten promptly, kept hotter than ...More…
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Cooking tips for busy people
Better Health — Cooking can be quick, cheap and healthier than convenience and takeaway foods. Tips can help you cook healthy and tasty food, even when you are busy. Australians spend about one-third of their weekly household food budget on convenience foods, ...More…
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Pregnancy and diet
Better Health — Pregnancy creates extra demands on the body for nutrients such as protein, iron, folate and vitamin C. Pregnant women need to focus on boosting their nutritional intake, rather than their energy (kilojoule) intake. Good nutrition during pregnancy ...More…
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Disability - managing overweight and obesity
Better Health — A person with a disability can avoid overweight or obesity with various strategies. People with disabilities may find it harder to maintain a healthy weight than other people in the population. Exercise is difficult for people with limited ...More…
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Breastfeeding and your diet
Better Health — Breastfeeding makes a healthy diet important. Fluids, especially water, are also important for a good supply of breast milk. Breastfeeding uses a lot of energy and nutrients such protein, calcium, iron and vitamins. A strict diet to lose weight ...More…
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Toddlers and mealtime manners
Better Health — The behaviour of children at mealtimes is a common source of stress for parents. Common toddler behaviours include running around while eating, wasting food and making a mess. Eating while running around increases the risk of choking. Making ...More…
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Toddlers and fussy eating
Better Health — Fussy eating is normal, with around half of all toddlers refusing to eat a new food at least half of the time. Most parents are concerned but advice can help. A toddler who refuses to try a new food at least half of the time is a fussy eater. ...More…
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Tertiary students - healthy eating
Better Health — When you start university, it's often the first time that you have lived away from home. You are now responsible for your own wellbeing. Part of looking after your health is eating properly. It's not difficult to shop carefully and cook healthy .. ...More…
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Nutrition - women's extra needs
Better Health — Women need greater amounts of certain nutrients than men, particularly iron and calcium. Menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause are times of increased nutritional demand. Deficiencies can occur if the diet is inadequate over a long ...More…