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Special diets for kids

Special diets for kids may be due to metabolic conditions, allergies or your beliefs. Here are tips on how to give your child the nutrients they need.

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Fad diets for kids

It’s important that children have a balanced diet. Special diets are needed for food allergies, but other restriction diets can be unhealthy for children. Read more here.

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Healthy diet during pregnancy

A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy.

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Vegetarian and vegan feeding guide for toddlers

Toddlers can eat a vegetarian or vegan diet, as long as the foods they are eating contain enough energy, protein and nutrients for them to grow.

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Junk food

Kids may love junk food, but they should not form part of a regular, healthy diet.

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Healthy eating for your child

Learn how you can teach your child good eating habits so they can make healthy choices and reduce their risk of obesity and diseases such as diabetes.

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Diet and medication while breastfeeding

Breastfeeding mothers don't need a special diet. But small amounts of what you eat can enter your breast milk, so knowing what's safe is important.

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About salt in your child's diet

Most of the salt we eat now comes from processed foods. Find out how your family can cut back on how much salt you eat.

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Vegetarian and vegan feeding guide for babies

If your baby is ready for solids and you plan to start them on a vegetarian or vegan diet, you may need to take extra care to ensure they get adequate nutrition.

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Children and vitamins

Very few kids actually need to take vitamin and mineral supplements, they can get everything they need from a balanced diet.

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