Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar. 3 things parents can do
Research shows that Australian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar.
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Study finds children missing out on healthy diets at childcare
Children in many Victorian childcare centres are being fed meals that don’t meet healthy guidelines and staff who plan their menus don’t feel confident or supported enough to do better, a new study has found.
How to deal with hangry kids and reduce the chances of it happening again – 3 tips from nutrition experts
Like adults, children can get “hangry” – a combination of angry and hungry. IPAN childhood nutrition experts shared some insights on when hangriness attacks for The Conversation.
Do kids get enough time to eat their school lunch?
Most primary school students are being given just ten minutes to eat lunch, even though many parents and teachers agree this is not enough time for children to finish eating the food in their lunchbox.
Children score D- for physical activity as experts fear health crisis looms
The latest national report card on children's physical activity shows young Australians are not moving enough and experts worry that sedentary living patterns established in childhood will increase the risk of poor health outcomes in later life.
Time for a tech break?
Don’t let your phone dominate your life. Here are five good reasons to switch off on the National Day of Unplugging this Friday, 4 March.
World-first program expands interstate to transform primary and secondary school classrooms
After a decade of research, a revolutionary school program is set to expand into interstate and secondary schools to improve the mental and physical health of more children and teens by keeping them active throughout all levels of education.
Lockdowns meant long hours of screen time and less activity for families
Screen time behaviour among Australian families changed dramatically during last year’s COVID lockdown with children spending almost 27 more hours each week on their screens, a new study has found.
Australians tell us what they want in parks and playgrounds
A major national study into suburban parks and playgrounds has identified a wish-list of features that meet the needs of various user groups.
My Baby Now App
A new app helping parents and caregivers cut through conflicting information.
Heart Foundation funding for IPAN research projects
Two IPAN researchers have been awarded funding for their projects as part of a new $13.9 million Heart Foundation research funding package.
Active breaks help children think better and manage their behaviour
In a world first finding, Deakin researchers have discovered that short active breaks in the classroom improve children's brain functioning and impulse control.