The eight B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body.

Vitamin B12 (also called cobalamin) is an important vitamin. We need this vitamin to make red blood cells and new DNA for growing and dividing cells. Vitamin B12 also helps maintain the health of the conductive coating that surrounds and protects nerves.

Kids and teens need vitamins and minerals for health and development. They can get vitamins and minerals by eating a variety of foods from the 5 food groups.

Vitamin and mineral supplements won't convert poor food choices into a healthy diet, but relevant quantities can address deficiencies at certain life stages.

A well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can meet nutritional needs during all stages of life.

Plant-based milks have emerged as a non-dairy alternative to cow’s milk, and can be a safe and healthy choice from childhood to adulthood. But which is the best one to meet your needs? Here we take a look at some of the options available.

Children and teens who have vegetarian or vegan diets need a wide variety of fresh foods to get enough protein, omega-3 fatty acids, iron and vitamin B12.

As defined by the World Health Organisation, the mean minimum normal haemoglobin concentration in healthy pregnant women is 110 mg/dL in the first half of pregnancy and 105 mg/dL in the second. If these levels aren’t being met, it’s likely that anaemia is the cause.

If results from a full blood count indicate you have anaemia, there are further blood tests that can be done to determine the cause of your anaemia.

Vitamins and minerals are organic compounds that are required in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes.