Articles Tagged: guidelines
Practical or patronising? Government's new guidelines for how to feed toddlers, including plate size
By Keith Kendrick, Jan 18, 2012
New advice on what to feed toddlers has been published in an effort to combat child obesity.
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Not weaning until 6 months could lead to obesity, allergies and food aversion
By Kelly Rose Bradford, Jan 14, 2011
Mothers are being warned that breastfeeding or bottle feeding exclusively for six months may not be best for their babies. ...
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A glass of wine a week while pregnant does no harm. I'll drink to that!
By Heidi Scrimgeour, Oct 8, 2010
Shock, horror a glass of wine in pregnancy is just fine - according to the latest research. 'It's fine to have a glass of ...
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A glass of wine a week while pregnant could be good for you
By Katy Holland, Oct 6, 2010
Pregnant women who drink one or two units of alcohol a week don't do any harm to their unborn baby, says new research. In ...
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Eleven-year-old girl starves herself after NHS 'fat' letter
By Kelly Rose Bradford, Aug 12, 2010
A girl of eleven stopped eating after her mother received a letter from the controversial National Child Measurement Scheme ...
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Warning - TV is bad for your toddlers. Or is it?
By Jenny Cornish, Oct 25, 2009
The Australian government is set to issue guidelines advising parents to stop children under two from watching ...
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