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Researchers investigate childhood diet and teen anxiety and depression link

A study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant.

Folate commitment will protect babies

Child health expert Professor Fiona Stanley has welcomed today's commitment to proceed with mandatory fortification of food with folate.

Back to school anxiety: How to help your child transition into the new school year

As we count down to the end of the long summer holidays, it’s natural for children to feel anxious about what the new school year will bring.

Kids swamped by ads for junk food and alcohol

An audit of outdoor food advertising near Perth schools has found that three-quarters of the promotions were for junk food and alcohol.

WA’s top health experts call for immediate action on junk food advertising on government property

WA’s leading health agencies have joined forces to call on the State Government to immediately end junk food advertising on government property.

Researcher to plot evolving junk food landscape around every single school in Perth

A The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher will map every food business and school in Perth to investigate the influence of the food environment on children’s food intake and health.

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Nurturing children's health together: A collaboration between early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators and parents on active play and eating well

National funding to help foster healthier food environments and fight RHD

Research teams led by The Kids Research Institute Australia have been awarded $3.75 million to support two innovative projects – one focused on pioneering a national ‘Food Atlas’ to map access to healthy and unhealthy food across the country, and the other on developing new ways to prevent Strep throat and rheuma

Get cracking: Why eggs are a healthy choice for pregnant women

Not only are cooked eggs perfectly safe to eat during pregnancy, they are also a great way to boost nutrient intake for both mums and bubs.