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Children born now are more likely to have a peanut allergy than those born 10 years ago.
March, 2009
New research shows the prevalence of peanut allergy has doubled in children born in the last 4 years compared with those born 10 years ago. read more >Cancer prevention - World Cancer Research Fund Report
February, 2009
A new policy report by over twenty cancer experts concludes that a healthier lifestyle, which involves maintaining a healthy weight, eating the recommended two fruit and five vegetables a day, limiting alcohol consumption and a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise a day, can reduce the risk of developing many commonly occurring cancers.
Importance of omega-3 intake on the health of our baby boomer generation
October, 2008
A recent report by The Omega-3 Centre highlights the need for Baby Boomers to eat more fish and other foods rich in long chain omega-3s to help fight chronic disease, improve overall health and reduce the financial cost to the Australian healthcare system. read more >A national survey weighs up our children's health habits
October, 2008. The survey assessed the food and nutrient intake and physical activity participation of more than 4000 children aged between 2 to 16 years from all over Australia.
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