16 min

How to make sure your kids are getting the right nutrients for an active life Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

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As parents, many of us worry that if our kids only like eating pasta, white bread and cheese, they may be missing out on some essential nutrients - particularly protein.

99 per cent of Australian adults are getting enough protein, but what about kids?

And what are some tips for introducing the foods they need but don't necessarily like on the first, second, or third, try?

Guests:

Karina Savage, Paediatric dietitian 

Dr Miaobing Zheng, Researcher at the Institute of Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University

As parents, many of us worry that if our kids only like eating pasta, white bread and cheese, they may be missing out on some essential nutrients - particularly protein.

99 per cent of Australian adults are getting enough protein, but what about kids?

And what are some tips for introducing the foods they need but don't necessarily like on the first, second, or third, try?

Guests:

Karina Savage, Paediatric dietitian 

Dr Miaobing Zheng, Researcher at the Institute of Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University

16 min

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