Nutrition

Glycaemic Index (GI)
Children's health 14 Jun 2007

Glycaemic Index (GI)

The glycaemic index (GI) is obtained by measuring the effect that a carbohydrate containing food has on blood sugar levels, compared to the effect of…
Metabolism and energetics
Anatomy 04 Jun 2007

Metabolism and energetics

Metabolism refers to the body breaking down the carbohydrates, fats (lipids) and proteins in food to make energy needed for exercise and maintaining organs.
Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices
Children's health 17 May 2007

Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices

Many consumers pick foods depending on the attraction and temptation of the label on the front of the food packaging, but to become educated consumers,…
Meal Replacement Programs
Gastro 11 May 2007

Meal Replacement Programs

Effective weight loss strategies are needed to help overweight and obese people lose weight and maintain weight loss in the long term. Meal replacements for…
Role of Homocysteine in Cardiovascular Disease
Blood 04 May 2007

Role of Homocysteine in Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease encompassing diseases involving the heart or blood vessel is currently the leading cause of death in Australian adults. It is primarily caused by…
Dental health for babies and young children
Children's health 02 May 2007

Dental health for babies and young children

It is very important that children's primary teeth be looked after. Dental hygiene is important for preventing tooth decay, and shoud begin at birth.
Surgery for weight loss
Children's health 01 May 2007

Surgery for weight loss

Several surgical techniques have been used to treat obesity including gastric bypass, gastroplasty, gastric banding and liposuction. Learn about who can have weight loss surgery, its…
Asthma and breastfeeding
Children's health 21 Mar 2007

Asthma and breastfeeding

Women with asthma often wonder what they should know about breastfeeding with this condition. Often there concerns regarding taking medication while breastfeeding. On the other…
BMI (body mass index)
Children's health 16 Feb 2007

BMI (body mass index)

The body mass index is a physical measurement used to assess your total amount of body fat. It is calculated by dividing your weight in…