Omega fatty acids are essential for young children’s growth and development. They also have essential functions in cell receptors of membranes and regulation of hormones synthesis. Essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and -6 can only be obtained through food mainly fish and other seafood and to a lesser extent through nuts, seeds, and plant oils. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• January 2023

Investigate the world's largest and most powerful supermarkets' publically available CSR commitments to determine their potential impact on public health ...

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• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• November 2018

Strategies to prevent early-life food allergen sensitisation prior to commencement of solid foods are needed and should be the focus of future research ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• September 2016

This study aimed to examine prevalence of front-of-pack nutrition labels on supermarket own brand foods, and alignment with patterns of nutritional quality ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• October 2018

Food allergy (FA) affects 2%-10% of US children and is a growing clinical and public health problem. ...

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• 2015
• February 2015

Researchers at the Children’s Diabetes Centre at the Telethon Kids Institute have begun researching type 2 diabetes to tackle the rising incidence of the disease among young people in Australia. ...

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• 2019
• Impact

It is unknown whether the nutritional quality of children's menus vary depending on the cuisine type. This study aimed to investigate differences in the nutritional quality of children's menus by cuisine type in restaurants located in Perth, Western Australia. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• February 2023

Dairy intake is likely to influence dietary energy density (ED) and nutrient density (ND), which are factors representing aspects of dietary quality. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• August 2014

We asked our nutrition research lead and Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Amelia Harray, for her advice on how to enjoy food and stay on track with managing type 1 diabetes over Christmas. ...

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Nutrition is important during the COVID-19 pandemic because it can provide both physical and mental health benefits. ...

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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2020
• April