Maneesh Deva: Are we feeding our children the right food?

 

Recent New Zealand research found ultra-processed foods account for almost 65% of the daily energy intake of the adolescents studied. 

So what nutrients do we need to make sure our kids are getting? If they're picking up some summer sports, should we be putting them on the protein powder? Or is three square meals a day enough?  

And how can you tell when your kids are overworked from their sports, or just naturally tired? 

Paediatrician Maneesh Deva joins Tim Beveridge to discuss what you should be feeding your kids.

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