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Healthy eating and allergies

​Healthy eating

​Get active each day

  • At least 60 minutes of physical activity every day
  • Playing with your child is a good way to connect with them and to keep fit

           

Choose water as a drink

  • Soft drinks and fruit juices are high in sugar

           

Eat more fruit and vegies

  • Eating fruit and vegetables every day helps children grow and develop, boosts their vitality and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases.

           

Turn off the TV or computer and get active

  • Plan a range of active indoor and outdoor games or activities for your children, as alternatives to watching TV or playing on the computer.

           

Eat fewer snacks and select healthier foods

  • Eat snacks based on vegetables and fruit
  • Avoid snacks that are high in sugar or saturated fats – such as chips, cakes and chocolate.

 

Introduction to family foods information

 

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5 ways to healthy lifestyle        

​Allergies


Treating and managing allergies can significantly improve children and families’ quality of life. Allergies can often be associated with other medical conditions such as asthma, sinusitis and skin conditions.

Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) specify that in Australia one in ten infants will have a food allergy and one in ten children will develop eczema.

The ASICA website has extensive evidence based information including fast fact sheets for families, information on parent support organisations and action plans for allergic reactions, anaphylaxis and eczema.

 

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