Health
Eating well in the food desert
We all know veggies keep us healthy. But for a lot of kids in regional and remote WA, it can be tricky to fill their diet with fresh, affordable food.
Sep 12, 2017
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Winning the veggie wars with kids
(HealthDay)—For every parent who's ever pleaded with their young child to eat "just one more bite," a nutrition expert says there are ways to get kids to eat and even enjoy vegetables.
Feb 10, 2017
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Well-being can improve quickly by eating more fruit and vegetables, study finds
Lifting your intake of fruit and vegetables can make a difference to the way you feel in just a couple of weeks, a University of Otago study has found.
Feb 9, 2017
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Cutting prices can be an effective way to get people to buy more fresh produce
Researchers from Deakin University's Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research (C-PAN) have highlighted the importance of lower prices as a mechanism to promote the purchase and consumption of fruit and vegetables, ...
Apr 16, 2015
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Lower-grade fruit availability may not increase consumption
New research suggests that increasing the availability of lower grade fresh fruit and vegetables may not be the answer to increasing its consumption.
Feb 28, 2014
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Pediatrics
High cost of fruits, vegetables linked to higher body fat in young children
High prices for fresh fruits and vegetables are associated with higher Body Mass Index (BMI) in young children in low- and middle-income households, according to American University researchers in the journal Pediatrics.
Feb 20, 2014
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Most supermarket coupons promote junk food, sugary drinks, study finds
(HealthDay)—Clipping coupons to trim your food budget might be bad for your waistline and your health, a new study suggests.
Jan 29, 2014
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Ease of access improves fruit and vegetable consumption
Low-income communities have particular problems getting adequate fruits and vegetables because of limited access to supermarkets and farmers markets. A new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center shows that community-supported ...
Sep 3, 2013
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Indigenous child health improves when fruit and veg are cheap, study finds
Providing subsidised fruit and vegetable scheme to low-income Indigenous families in northern New South Wales improves children's health and significantly reduces antibiotic use, a new study has found.
Jul 9, 2013
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School-based kitchen gardens are getting an A+
Grow it, try it, and you just might like it is a motto many schools are embracing to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables. Through community-based kitchen garden programs, particularly those with dedicated ...
Mar 7, 2013
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