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February 2008

On-the-go breakfast

Do your kids sit down to a healthy breakfast? Or would they eat an on-the-go breakfast alternative?Read more

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October 2007

Food shapes

A lot of food products are shaped to appeal to kids. Fairy-shaped chicken pieces, smiley faced potato products, zoo animal-shaped cheese and dinosa... Read more

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September 2007

Sugary cereals tax

All breakfast cereals have been exempt from GST since it was introduced in 2000. Obesity lobby group the Obesity Policy Coalition (OPC) is now call... Read more

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August 2007

Brand-conscious kids

In a recent Californian study, 63 preschoolers were presented with hamburgers, French fries, chicken nuggets, carrots and milk served in both plain... Read more

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July 2007

Shrek mania

Is 'Shreks-appeal' influencing what you buy? McDonald's Happy Meals, Nutella, LCM's, ARNOTT'S biscuits and more - everywhere you turn, that loveabl... Read more

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Does food marketing influence your kids?

How much of an influence do you think food ads and other marketing techniques like websites, giveaways and movie tie-ins influence what your k... Read more

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May 2007

Ribena in the news

Earlier this year Australians found out that some Ribena products didn't have as much vitamin C as the labels and ads claimed. In the last few week... Read more

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How can governments fight childhood obesity?

The Commonwealth Government's latest budget includes measures to tackle chronic diseases such as obesity. These include grants for community physic... Read more

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Vending machines in hospitals

A NSW Government tender has called for bidders to supply chocolate and confectionery products to more than 130 vending machines in 15 hospitals, in... Read more

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April 2007

The Wiggles promote Weet-Bix Kids

CHOICE recently gave Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids the thumbs up for being the best new kids food. High profile children's entertainers The Wiggles are ... Read more

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