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More or less? Finding the right nutritional balance

Find out what’s going into the mouths of growing children in different countries around the world and some tips to find the right nutritional balance.

3 mins to read Dec 28, 2021

Are toddlers across the globe eating enough fruits and vegetables? Are they being offered foods and beverages with too much salt and sugar? Find out the most commons mistakes and how you can make every little bite count.

More or less - Finding the right nutritional balance

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