Raine Study media releases


05 July, 2009

The Raine Study found that almost 30% of 14-year-old Australian children fall within a group identified as being at increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes or stroke in the future.

Metabolic syndrome is a collection risk factors which include high blood pressure, abnormal lipids, abdominal obesity (excess body fat around the waist) and insulin resistance. Children were at risk of future heart disease because they had one or more factors of metabolic syndrome.

Western-style diets were linked to mental health problems in teenagers.
29 May, 2009
Information collected from the Raine Study found higher levels of behaviour and emotional problems were associated with a more Western-style way of eating, namely a diet high in takeaway foods, red meat, confectionary, soft drinks, white bread and unrefined cereals. These problems were less among teens with a more healthier style of eating, specifically those who ate more fruit and vegetables.

Pregnancy link to child behaviour
December 2, 2008
The Raine Study has found that children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy are at higher risk of developing behavioural and emotional problems.
 
Variety of foods at breakfast linked with better mental health for teens
27 May, 2008
Adding a banana to your bowl of cereal and milk could be the key to better mental health in teenagers, according to Australian researchers who have found that a variety of foods at breakfast is linked to mental functioning.
 
22 August, 2007
This media release was issued by the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund. A study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant from the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund. 

27 October, 2006
A new study has found that babies that are breastfed for longer than six months have significantly better mental health in childhood.
Last updated 14 September 2009