Healthy Kids In the News
Osteoporosis on the Rise
In a report released by Access Economics today looking into the cost of osteoporosis in Australia revealed that by 2020, 1 in 8 Australians will be affected . Lets look at the condition and how you can minimise your risks of developing it. read more
Diet Affects Academic Performance: Children with healthier diets do better in school
Another study of school children has shown a correlation between diet and academic performance at school. Eating a nutritious diet in the right quantities has a positive effect on performance while a diet high in fat, sugar and too little fruit, vegetables and grains has a negative impact on attention span and performance.
A nutritious diet adopted from a young age will not only improve academic performance but also improve long-term health.
Food eaten out of the lunch box at school makes up a big portion of food eaten throughout the day so be sure to pack it full of nutrition. A healthy diet should include at least 4 serves of grain foods, vegetables, fruit, dairy products, meat fish and poultry.
To read the full article click here to go to the Go Grains website.
A Picture of Australia’s Children
Last week, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released a new report into the health of Australian children titled “A picture of Australia’s children”. The report compares the actual health of Australian children aged 0-14 years compared to wide range of key national indicators of health, development and wellbeing, including health status, education, family environments, safety and security. Read more in the Healthy Kids 'School Community' 'Research and Reports' section.
'Fresh Tastes Strategy Under Threat' - Not true says Healthy Kids SCA
Although some reports have outlined that the war against child obesity is 'faltering and threatening collapse', other sources say that the opposite is actually occurring with the Healthy Kids School Canteen Association and the food industry working together to develop products lower in fat, salt, sugar and kilojoules.
A recent Daily Telegraph report said that the Fresh Tastes @ School Healthy Canteen Strategy was under threat by the re-emergence of pies, sausage rolls and pizzas.
Jennifer Madz, a dietitian at Healthy Kids SCA says "I think it's fair to say that the humble meat pie and sausage roll never actually left the canteen menu. They have simply been modified by food industry to meet the State's Guidelines." read more
Golden Circle LOL Juice
The Daily Telegraph (March 14) published an article attacking a new range of Golden Circle drinks called Golden Circle LOL Juice. The 250ml cans of Golden Circle’s LOL in four flavours - Bcurrent, Razz Bri, Go Mango and Tropkl are registered with the Healthy Kids Product Registration Scheme in the AMBER 99% Fruit Juice Category. To be registered in this category, products must be.....read more
Food Additives
Many processed products used in school canteens contain food additives. Food additives can include colours, flavours, thickeners, sweeteners and preservatives. Food additives allow canteens to have a wide variety of products available on the canteen menu and to provide foods that are quick to prepare, ready to serve and can be stored safely for longer periods of time than freshly prepared foods....read more
Press Release Archive
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