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Virtually More ConvenientORIGINS is now offering telehealth appointments for the paediatric assessment at the one- and three-year timepoints
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Dimensions of the diet-exercise relationship in later life: A qualitative studyDiet and physical activity are two lifestyle behaviours that are critical for healthy ageing. The aim of this study was to explore how older adults negotiate dietary and physical activity decisions to identify areas of intersection between these two behaviours and inform health promotion interventions targeting both diet and exercise.
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Exploring Sugary Drink Consumption and Perceptions among Primary-School-Aged Children and Parents in AustraliaSugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) account for a significant proportion of sugar in the diet of children and are directly associated with obesity in this group. While there have been many studies on adolescent SSB consumption, few studies have examined the predictors of SSB consumption in primary-school-aged children. The aim of this study was to understand the degree to which a child's consumption across a range of beverages is influenced by their own attitudes and by their parents' attitudes and parents' consumption behaviours.
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Parent and Child Choice of Sugary Drinks Under Four Labelling ConditionsThe majority of Australian children exceed the World Health Organization's recommended dietary intake of free sugar, particularly through the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Front-of-pack nutrition labels increase perceived risk and deter the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
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New research to tackle rising food allergies in kidsnew research at The Kids Research Institute Australia will look at the diets of mums to see if regularly eating more eggs or peanuts during pregnancy and while breastfeeding
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Strengths-based, tiered, accessible, resources and supports (STARS) for Kids for parent, carers and their children.
Examining the pathways of perinatal maternal mental health that influence child mental health outcomes.
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Meet END RHD CRE Researcher Dr Simone ReynoldsLearn more about the background and motivations of END RHD CRE Research Fellow Simone Reynolds.
One of the best ways you can help your friends and others in your school to be safe online is by developing your own online knowledge and skills. It