There are a few things to consider here. Your son may be going through a growth spurt and genuinely be hungry for more food. Kids need a lot of food in the day to fuel their activities and provide all the nutrients they need to be healthy. That said, if you son is eating his [Read more…]
“Is a low-carb diet suitable for children?”
As a dietitian who practises non-diet nutrition, my advice is that ‘diets’ are unhealthy for everyone. Diets tend to restrict food intake beyond what could be considered a normal, healthy diet and this has negative effects on physical health. There’s also good evidence to show the negative effects of dieting on mental health too. When [Read more…]
“How do I get my kids to eat more fruit?”
This is a common question from parents, as many kids don’t eat the recommended servings of fruit each day. There are a few things you can try, and not all of them might work with your kids as each child is different. Make fruit accessible by having a fruit bowl on the kitchen counter or [Read more…]
“How much meat should kids eat each day?”
The latest dietary guidelines recommend the daily intake of foods from the meat and meat alternatives group to equal 1 serve for children aged 2-3 years, 1 ½ serves for children aged 4-8 years and 2 ½ serves for children aged 9 and over. A serving size of food from this group is equal to [Read more…]
“My son has been diagnosed with asthma and I was wondering if there are any foods he should avoid?”
This is an area that is undergoing a lot of research at the moment and what we have seen so far is that there really is no clear link between certain foods causing or triggering asthma attacks. There is an old wives’ tale that drinking milk is linked to asthma but the evidence shows that [Read more…]
“They say that kids need to drink more milk but mine only like milk with Milo added to it. Is this bad for them?”
Milk is a great source of calcium, which kids need to help them grow strong healthy bones. Depending on the age of your children, it’s recommended they get between 1 ½ – 3 ½ serves of milk products per day, with a serve being equal to one 250ml cup of milk. If milo is made [Read more…]
“My son is 7 years old and eats a lot of fruit, like 4 apples a day. I’m just wondering is this bad for him?”
Many parents struggle with getting their kids to eat fruit so it’s great if your son likes to eat fruit. Although fruit is healthy for us, even having too much of healthy foods can turn into an unhealthy habit. Having too much of one food group may mean you’re not getting enough of another. For [Read more…]
