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Lecturer in Physical Activity and Health; Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University

Kids are exposed to junk foods often, but encouraging healthy foods at home can make a difference. Adobe stock

June 2, 2019

Kids’ diets and screen time: to set up good habits, make healthy choices the default at home

Katherine Downing, Deakin University; Alison Spence, Deakin University, and Jill Hnatiuk, Deakin University

Although it’s not possible for parents to completely shield their kids from screens and junk food, in the home they have a unique opportunity to establish healthy behaviours.

Baby doesn’t need to be doing sit-ups, but it’s important he’s not sitting in a confined space for long periods. from www.shutterstock.com.au

September 12, 2016

What is physical activity in early childhood, and is it really that important?

Jill Hnatiuk, Western Sydney University and Kylie Hesketh, Deakin University

When we talk about physical activity for young children we don’t mean exercise or going to the gym.

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