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Obesity in children in Australia is increasing at an alarming rate. There has been a big focus on children’s health and childhood obesity recently. The number of overweight children in Australia has doubled in recent years, with a quarter of children considered overweight or obese. An estimated 1.5 million people under the age of . . . → Read More: Obesity in Children Omega-3s are a type of polyunsaturated fat. They are fatty acids essential to human health and play an important role throughout the life cycle. Omega-3 can come from marine, animal and plant sources. Foods rich in omega-3s are: Fish Seeds (particularly Chia & Flaxseeds) Canola oil & margarines Nuts (particularly walnuts) Hemp oil Soybeans . . . → Read More: The Benefits of Omega 3 Food allergy is an immune system response to a food protein that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. When a child eats or comes into contact with foods containing the protein, the immune system releases chemicals, causing symptoms including hives, swelling, vomiting, diarrhoea or respiratory distress. Currently there is no cure for food allergies. . . . → Read More: Food Allergies in Children |
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