School nurses have reported high rates of children presenting with negative health issues resulting from poor nutrition

Have you encountered any of these negative health issues in your practice with children, as a result of a lack of access to nutritious food or not getting enough to eat?

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Increased tooth decay or damage

Low energy levels and tiring more easily

Changes in behaviour, eg irritable, slow or anxious

Not growing or putting on weight as expected

Increased frequency of mental health problems

Increased frequency of common colds or fevers

Slower cognitive or language development

Other