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  1. Soccer - health benefits

    Soccer is great for your health and can be played in competition or in the park with friends.

  2. Soccer - preventing injury

    Common causes of injuries to soccer players are player contact, falls and tackles.

  3. Soft drinks, juice and sweet drinks - children

    Encourage children to drink and enjoy water. Sweet drinks such as juice, cordial and soft drinks may cause health problems for children if consumed in large amounts.

  4. Soft drinks, juice and sweet drinks – limit intake

    Consumption of drinks containing added sugar is associated with weight gain, reduced bone strength and tooth erosion and decay.

  5. Solutions to sleep concerns (11) - babies 6 to 12 months

    Solutions to sleep concerns (11) - babies 6-12 months - If your baby’s sleeping patterns are not affecting you or your family and you have strategies that work, then you do not have a sleep concern.

  6. Solutions to sleep concerns (12) – toddlers 1 to 3 years

    Solutions to sleep concerns (12) – toddlers 1 to 3 years – It can be difficult to know whether your toddler is experiencing a sleep or settling concern.

  7. Solutions to sleep concerns (13) – preschoolers 3 to 5 years

    Solutions to sleep concerns (13) – preschoolers 3 to 5 years – It can be difficult to know whether your preschooler is experiencing a sleep or settling concern.

  8. Soybeans and soy foods

    Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart disease and some cancers, as well as improving bone health.

  9. Sport and children

    Make sure that some family outings offer opportunities for physical activity, such as playing sport together.

  10. Sport, physical activity and our health

    The majority of Australians adults do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines to gain the health benefits of increased fitness and reduced body fat.