Penguin District School
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125 Ironcliffe Road
Penguin TAS 7316
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Email: penguin.district.school@decyp.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6434 2222
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How can food additives affect kid’s behaviour?

Come along and find out how to test if food additives are part of the problem.

Experiment to see if you can have a calmer, happier home or classroom without additives 282, 160b, 627 and 50 other numbers…

Monday 16 September choose a time that suits:

Session 1:   2.15pm - 2.45pm or

Session 2:   3.00pm - 3.30pm - children can participate in activities provided by Mrs Van Essen in the Hall next door to the presentation.

Community Learning Centre, Penguin District School.

Parents, carers and staff all welcome.

Bring a food (or drink) label and we’ll look for additives together.

Dr Michelle Towle will lead the presentation and discussion. Michelle has worked as a doctor and in health promotion. She is a parent and has been actively exploring food intolerance for the last 6 years. 

Topics covered include:

The difference between food intolerance and food allergies

  •      Common food-behaviour effects
  •      Take home an “additives to avoid” list
  •      Identify additives in common foods and drinks
  •      Where to go for more information

Please contact the school office on 6434 2222 or penguin.district.school@education.tas.gov.au to secure your seat. We look forward to providing you with a child-free cup of tea and important understandings to benefit your family’s health and well being.