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Hepatic iron loading in mice increases cholesterol biosynthesisIron and cholesterol are both essential metabolites in mammalian systems, and too much or too little of either can have serious clinical consequences
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Changes in dairy food and nutrient intakes in Australian adolescentsDairy nutrients, such as calcium, are particularly important in adolescence, a critical time for growth and development...
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Food variety at 2 years of age is related to duration of breastfeedingThe aim of this study was to investigate the association of breastfeeding duration and food variety at 2 years of age.
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Food and nutrition in pregnancyA healthy and balanced diet is important if you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
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Not just a breakfast programA good healthy breakfast is not just a vital foundation for a productive day but can lay the groundwork for a community to pull together to overhaul its health.
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Nutritional supplements during breastfeedingThe aim was to review the use of supplements during lactation and to document the use of nutritional supplements in a cohort of breastfeeding mothers.
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Dietary patterns and markers for the metabolic syndrome in Australian adolescentsOverweight and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) as well as their clustering, are increasingly prevalent among adolescents.
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ADHD is associated with a "Western" dietary pattern in adolescentsThe objective of this study was to examine the relationship between dietary patterns and ADHD in a population-based cohort of adolescents.
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Poor diet seriously affects teens’ liver healthNew research from Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research shows that a Western diet is associated with an increased risk of liver disease in teenag
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Western diet linked to teen's poor mental healthA new study from The Kids for Child Health Research has shown a link between Western-style diets and more mental health problems in teenagers.