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McDonald's Fruitizz kids' drink contains whopping 12 teaspoons of sugar
May 10th, 2012
McDonald's has launched what it claims is a 'healthy' fruit drink for children - despite the fact...
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Blueberry muffins are part of your five a day, claim sweet toothed kids
Apr 30th, 2012
Despite endless campaigns to promote healthy eating, it would appear that what constitutes good,...
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Ways to encourage children to eat and enjoy fruit and vegetables
Oct 3rd, 2011
How do you make sure that your child is getting enough fruit and vegetables in their diet so they...
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Teens' eating habits: Half of girls eat their five-a-day, says Government
Jul 21st, 2011
Just one in 13 teenage girls are getting their recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a...
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My children have turned into health and eco nags
Jun 29th, 2011
The other evening I was cooking steak for my wife when our six-year-old son appeared by my side in...
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