Nutrition

Chocolate and health
Blood 26 Mar 2010

Chocolate and health

Chocolate is a sugary food, high in fat and energy, which should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of cocoa, which gives chocolate its flavour,…
Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Two to Five Years of Age
Children's health 24 Jan 2010

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Two to Five Years of Age

Normally all baby teeth have come through by three years of age. Children approaching the 4-5 year age range generally have fewer feeding and nutritional problems…
Dental Health and Nutrition During Pregnancy
Children's health 23 Jan 2010

Dental Health and Nutrition During Pregnancy

During pregnancy there must be extra attention placed on good dental hygiene for the sake of the expecting mother, and also for the dental development of…
Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from One to Two Years of Age
Children's health 23 Jan 2010

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from One to Two Years of Age

During the toddler years, most of the baby teeth come through into the mouth and there is a great development in the ability to eat, control…
Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Birth to One Year of Age
Children's health 23 Jan 2010

Effect of Nutrition on Dental Health from Birth to One Year of Age

Adequate nutrition is of great importance during the first year of life as even small occurrences of poor malnutrition may result in underdevelopment of tooth…
Nutrition and Brain Health
Children's health 14 Jan 2010

Nutrition and Brain Health

The effect of certain foods on brain development, mood disorders, cognition (thinking), disease states and aging has promised to be an essential area of research,…
Diet over the festive season
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Diet over the festive season

The festive season is a time when we get together with family and friends, and often have more social gatherings than at other times of…
Improving your diet
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Improving your diet

The beginning of the New Year is a time when many people resolve to improve aspects of their health and lifestyle. Many will resolve to…
Oral mucositis and nutrition
Blood 23 Oct 2009

Oral mucositis and nutrition

Mucositis can have a very severe impact on a patient's ability to eat and drink. Nutritional support is an essential component of cancer treatment and…