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Having a fussy eater in the family can drive even the most patient parent to despair. Dietitian and mother-of-two Kate Di Prima shares some tips and tricks to help your child enjoy healthy food.

THE beginnings of the long-term health problems associated with childhood obesity could lurk inside the school lunch box.

Babies may become constipated if their poo is dry and crumbly, or like pellets. This commonly occurs around the time they start solids.

It's time to start putting knowledge of superfoods into practise as part of a balanced diet, to reduce the risk of potential illnesses.

"A woman's diet is of enormous importance during, but also before, pregnancy," says dietitian and Mother & Baby magazine expert Kate Di Prima. "In fact, the nutritional status of the mother at the point of conception can have a profound influence on the health of the baby during the foetal stage and far beyond."

After your baby has had some experience with pureed or smooth foods move on to a mashed texture. The skills developed through eating support other kinds of development.

A recent study assessing the fruit and water intake of a group of school children found that only 50% were eating the required 2-3 serves of fruit a day and less that half were consuming water regularly.