Food & Nutrition
For everything you need to ensure that your teen is eating healthy and getting the nutrition they need.
Questions & Answers
How can I create a healthy lunchbox?
It's important that your child starts out with healthy food habits and packing a proper lunch is a big part of this.
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.
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.
Is nutrition especially important during puberty?
Nutrition is necessary for good health at every stage, but is particularly important during puberty.
What are the best foods to eat before an exam?
Your child probably isn’t worrying about what she eats before an exam; however the brain requires quality nutrition in order to ensure it performs at its best.
Why are grain based foods like breakfast cereals important for teenagers?
Whole grain products contain all the essential parts of the grain seed (bran, germ and endosperm).
What are the symptoms of iron deficiency in tweens and teens?
Iron deficiency and anaemia is a condition that commonly affects teens.
