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Finding the right nutritional balance for your toddler

Latest research reveals that foods high in salt and sugar may be taking up too much space in toddlers’ tummies, leaving little room for foods that are high in essential nutrients. Find out what’s going into the mouths of growing children in many countries – and how you can make every little bite count.

3 mins to read Jan 28, 2021

Nutritional balance for toddlers

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