Michael Edmonds • Jan 15, 2012 •
Once upon a time there were three little pigs who, having completed high school, were deciding what to do next. The first little pig said ‘I want to make lots of money. Mr Moo at the nutritional supplement store says I can work for him, and if I work really hard flogging off dubious supplements with high mark ups to … Read More
Ken Perrott • Dec 11, 2011 •
Books are ideal Christmas presents. And as I am spending some time dealing with family business I thought reposting some of my past book reviews over the next few days could be useful am repeating some of my past book … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Sep 05, 2011 •
This is really a reminder about another sciency book for the kids – especially with Christmas coming up. Back in May I posted on a new book by Richard Dawkins (see The Magic of Reality for young people). I am posting … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Aug 25, 2011 •
This looks like another great sciency book for young kids. Ankylosaur Attack (Tales of Prehistoric Life) is aimed at an age level of 4 and up. It should really appeal to the kid already interested in dinosaurs. The author is … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Aug 15, 2011 •
Well actually for their parents and grandparents. Especially with Christmas on the horizon. Right where you are now Right Here You Are Now is a bedtime story for kids. It’s also scientifically accurate, so it’s more than just a bedtime … Continue reading → … Read More
Amanda Johnson • Nov 04, 2010 •
A brand new position statement was launched in the United States this week (1 November 2010) by the American Dietetic Association, School Nutrition Association and Society for Nutrition Education, which looked at providing comprehensive school nutrition services. The abstract of the paper states that, ’It is the position of the American Dietetic Association, School Nutrition Association and Society for Nutrition … Read More
Amanda Johnson • Feb 23, 2010 •
It’s the start of the school year and our little boy, who has just turned five, started primary school a couple of weeks ago. Already he has come home with a big bag of 40 ‘Cookie Time’ biscuits that we are expected to sell for $1 a piece. As a dietitian, it doesn’t feel right to be promoting … Read More
Darcy Cowan • Aug 07, 2009 •
There was a story in the NZ Herald this week regarding a Measles outbreak in Auckland and the response to this event by the Powers That Be. Whether or not the action taken (keeping unvaccinated children at home following possible contact with carriers)  is correct, either practically or ethically is a question that will be endlessly discussed [...] … Read More