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Nicole Bentley
Nutrition Services Manager – Nutrition Australia Qld
Questions answered by Nicole Bentley
Nausea and pregnancy: What to eat?
If you are pregnant and you don't like food, what is the best food to eat?
Picky eating with twins
I have 2.5 yr old twins that are very picky eaters. We just found out they have a gluten allergy. Any food ideas? I can't get them to eat much more than apples, GF cookies or tortilla chips ...occasionally turkey hot dogs. :/
Articles by Nicole Bentley
Child Development
How to discuss nutrition with under 5s
Young children need foods that enable their bodies to grow and thrive. If we look at the Australian Dietary Guidelines it is clear that children need food from the five food groups and to limit the intake of food high in saturated fat, sugar and salt.
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Child Development
Fussiness and managing toddler mealtimes
Mealtimes with toddlers can be challenging. These years are a key time in the development of lifelong healthy eating habits and a child’s sense of autonomy. Encouraging them to choose healthy foods can make all the difference to their future lives.
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Child Development
Starting on solids: How and when?
Starting a baby on solids? How do you know if your baby is ready for first foods? From around six months, each baby needs additional nutrients. What your baby learns during this stage can have an impact on their future eating behaviours and preferences.
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