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 Food allergy, occurs in about 2-5% of young children, but is mostly outgrown by 3 -5 years of age. Common symptoms of food allergy include: Eczema, Hives (urticaria), Diarrhea, Reflux, Vomiting, and Failure to thrive... Read more... If you are looking for some easy tips on ways to make your recipes for home or canteens and tuckshops healthier – look no further than Food Smart Schools. We would love to hear your great recipe modification tips. Please email us at info@foodsmartschools.org Read more... There are a number of critical points during the purchase, storage, preparation and serving of foods, where food may become contaminated or exposed to conditions which promote unsafe bacterial growth... Read more...     Drinking enough fluid at any time of year is essential, but during summer it is even more important. Water is a nutrient that is essential for the maintenance of life. All of our body systems depends on water and without it our body cannot function. Water not only ensures adequate hydration, but also assists in maintaining normal body functions such as body temperature and keeping us ‘regular’... Read more... Tips for Budget Buying; Choose seasonal fruits and vegetables as they are usually better quality, more tasty and less expensive When shopping check the price per kilo and not cost per packet to determine the cheapest price. Buying non-perishable items (or produce suitable for freezing) in bulk, particularly when they are on special can save dollars... Read more... Healthy snacks play an important role in helping children and adolescents meet their nutritional requirements for growth and development and to keep their energy levels up throughout the day. It is difficult for growing children and adolescents to meet their nutritional needs in just 3 meals a day, so in addition to their 3 meals, aim to also include 2-3 snacks daily... Read more... Packing your child’s lunchbox in a safe manner is important to keep the food enjoyable and safe to eat. Bacteria that cause food poisoning grow in warm conditions between 5°C and 60°C. This is known as the Temperature Danger Zone. It is important to keep the food out of this zone by keeping it cool and securely packed... Read more... “Kids’ food” is often presented as food that children will enjoy and eat quickly, without a fuss. Mostly it is fatty, fried or sickly sweet. If there is colour on a plate of “kids’ food” you can bet it won’t be coming from fruit or vegetables. More likely it’s a rainbow colour that has been added artificially. “Kids’ food” is often highly processed and the original ingredients it is made from can’t be recognised in the final processed food form. Read more...  Dehydration is a common problem among active people who play outdoor sports. You cannot train your body to get used to dehydration. Fluid losses of just 2% can impair performance, endurance, recovery, concentration, co-ordination, skill and decision making. You will not necessarily feel thirsty at this point. You cannot always rely on thirst as an accurate gauge of your fluid needs, especially in hot and humid conditions... Read more... Dehydration is a significant issue amongst the elderly, whether in the community or living in a residential aged care facility. Dehydration is under diagnosed and can often go unnoticed; however the consequences of dehydration can be serious. For those working with the elderly, it is important to understand the risk factors for dehydration and common signs to help you identify those who may be dehydrated... Read more... There is more to a health promoting canteen than just providing nutritious options. Simply providing these options does not necessarily mean they are chosen, purchased and eaten by customers. Therefore strategies to promote the sale of nutritious items are important...   |
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