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Questions & Answers
Animal sources and plant sources of iron: What's the difference?
There is a difference between iron that is found in animal sources and plant sources of iron.
Are Irish Kids getting enough vitamins and minerals in their diets?
A high percentage of Irish children are not getting their daily requirement of vitamins and minerals?
How do I get my teen or tween interested in healthy eating?
Good eating habits are learned behaviours, they’re not instinctive. So what your child has learned at home from early in life will stick with them well into adulthood.
What foods are considered rich in antioxidants?
Antioxidants have many wonderful properties so it's important that you try and fit them into your family's diet.
Are there any nutrients that a vegetarian diet is missing for teens?
A vegetarian diet can potentially be low in some nutrients that are found in meat, poultry and fish.
How many servings of dairy does my child need each day?
Milk, cheese and yoghurt all provide calcium which is necessary for strong and healthy bones.
How many servings of bread, cereals and pasta does my child need every day?
Foods on this shelf are the best energy providers for your child's body, so the more active your child is the more he will need.
