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Better bones in childhood to last a lifetime 

What we do today impacts our health for tomorrow. Many of our health behaviours in childhood and young adulthood have a massive impact on our health as an adult.
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Recipe for success: our programs boosting children’s nutrition  

Good nutrition in childhood supports healthy growth and development, giving young minds and bodies the fuel they need to grow, learn, play and thrive.
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The Power of Zzzs: why sleep is a valuable part of children’s wellbeing

For children, who are constantly growing and learning new skills, getting enough sleep is essential for development and energy production to fuel an action-packed day.
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Lunchboxes: keeping it real

Picture-perfect lunchboxes can create unnecessary stress. Keep it practical and simple with these tips for packing your kids a healthy lunch.
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Got a little runner in the making? Up their nutrition game to get them to the finish line.

When preparing for organised running events, weekly sport and life in general, it’s important parents bring their strongest nutrition game to the dinner table, the lunchbox and beyond.
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Healthy food for kids on the go

With a little planning, you can make sure your busy kids are fuelled with nourishing on-the-go snacks and meals.
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Children’s bedtime matters for healthy weight

Queensland parents who set their kids up with good sleep habits could be playing an important role in the fight against childhood obesity and weight problems. One in 4 Queensland

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The importance of school tuckshops in Queensland

Offering healthier food and drink options on tuckshop menus ensures kids have a chance at better health, improved learning and behaviour outcomes, while optimising growth and development.
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How to get kids to eat more veggies (including in the holidays)

School holidays can often be a time of boredom snacking, so we have a few simple steps to help maintain healthy habits during the holidays.
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Preschool FUNdamentals at home: Easy and fun activities to practice basic movement skills at home

Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are basic movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching. These skills develop during the preschool years and support healthy growth and development in children.

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Supporting kids with special dietary needs during COVID-19

Practical tips and general advice from Queensland Children's Hospital dietitians on specialised formula, allergies, sensory eating issues and other special dietary needs.
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Helping kids to eat well during COVID-19

Here are practical ways to manage pester power and help kids and teens to maintain healthy eating habits over the coming months.

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Teaching your toddler healthy eating habits

Toddlerhood is a time when children learn about new foods and lifelong eating habits are established.
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10 free or low-cost ways for kids and families to be active 

Explore some free or low cost ideas to get the whole family moving that are fun, playful and provide quality
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5 common healthy eating hurdles and how to overcome them

Healthy eating is a long-term goal worth having. But everything worthwhile comes with a hurdle or two.
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Sure fire ways to motivate yourself to move more

When starting a physical activity routine; at some point you’ll struggle for motivation. Here are 6 strategies to help.
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A happy mouth is a happy life

When we think about chronic disease, we usually picture heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. We don't often picture our mouth.
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Food is the key to a healthy body and mind

Good nutrition is one of the most powerful foundations for overall wellbeing. The foods we eat not only impact our

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