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Preschoolers Nutrition & Fitness
Did you know
At this age your child may start eating more erratically.
Keeping some freshly cut sticks of raw carrot, cucumber and capsicum in the fridge can get your preschooler into the habit of eating healthy snacks.
Preschooler nutrition and fitness: in a nutshell
Nutrition and fitness: the basics
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Healthy eating
Food portions
Good and bad fat: 12 tips for getting the balance right
Good fat and bad fat: the basics
Choosing good food
What about breakfast?
Food for preschool and school-age kids
How to get your child to eat vegetables
Cooking with kids
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Food additives
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamin D: what you need to know
Eating away from home
Water, milk, juice and soft drinks
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Activity: how much is enough?
Encouraging kids to be active
Preventing injuries from physical activity
Screen time and other obstacles to physical activity
Supporting active kids
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Being active is good for kids
Fitness for all ages
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Common concerns
Childhood obesity
Living well to avoid childhood obesity: 10 tips
Outside influences
Fussy eating
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Food allergies and intolerances: an overview
Recognising and managing food allergies and intolerances
Reducing your child’s risk of developing food allergies
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Nutrition & fitness basics
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Good & bad fat: tips
Good & bad fats: basics
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Physical activity
How much activity?
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Screen time & activity
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Winter activities
Activity is healthy
Fitness for life
Activities for young children
Common concerns
Obesity
10 tips to avoid obesity
Outside influences
Fussy eating
View film clips
Eating strategies
Junk food
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