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Three steps to a thinner child

Health: The Pulse - 20/05/2010

Parents can help their children to lose weight by introducing three simple family routines, researchers say.

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Does organic food contain more nutrients than non-organic food?

No. Research shows organic food has fewer nutrients than non-organic food.
Yes. Research shows organic food has more nutrients than non-organic food.
No. Research shows no significant differences in the nutrient content of organic versus non-organic food.

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