It is common for parents to worry about their child’s weight. We all want our children to be healthy but sometimes we wonder whether they are underweight or overweight. So how much should my child actually weigh? Children and adolescents use a slightly different measure when it comes to body mass index (BMI). BMI is ...…
Certain foods should only be eaten occasionally. These foods (sometimes called junk food, fast food or treats) are foods like potato chips, cake, candy, fizzy drinks and takeaway foods such as hamburgers and hotdogs. These foods may taste good but unfortunately they are usually low in nutrients and high in fat, sugar and salt. It ...…
Some mothers-to-be are under the impression that when pregnant, she must be ‘eating for two’ and that this is a time where thoughts of eating in moderation and other weight maintenance issues are out of the window. However, this is largely down to the common myth that weight gain during pregnancy should be extreme, where ...…
