Eating Well Under 5

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Once a child has successfully started eating solid foods, it is important to move gradually to eating the same foods as the rest of the family in the proportions shown in the Eatwell Guide. The Eatwell Guide does not apply to children under the age of 2 because they have different nutritional needs.

It is necessary to gradually increase portion sizes as a child grows and to introduce new tastes and textures early on.

Links to advice and resources for eating well under 5

Foods for young childrenHere are some tips on the different sorts of food to offer your child, plus a few it's best to avoid. Follow link toFoods for young children
Fussy eatersIt's perfectly normal for toddlers to refuse to eat or even taste new foods. This page provides tips on how to gradually introduce new foods. Follow link toFussy eaters
Portion sizes for 1-4 year-oldsThis British Nutrition Foundation guide to portion sizes for 1-4 year-olds is all about helping you provide young children with a healthy, balanced diet to provide them with all the nutrients they need to grow and be healthy.Follow link toPortion sizes for 1-4 year-olds
Children’s food: safety and hygieneBabies and young children are especially vulnerable to bacteria that can cause food poisoning. This NHS webpage provides information and advice on how to keep children safe from food bugs. Follow link toChildren’s food: safety and hygiene
Activities – Healthy eating activities for early years settingsThe British Nutrition Foundation provide a variety of resources and activities for early years settings. There are 5 main topics: Focus on fibre, Get at least 5 A DAY, Vary your protein, Stay hydrated, and Reduce food waste.Follow link toActivities – Healthy eating activities for early years settings
Video – Healthy Eating, Right from the StartThis video from HENRY explores how we can help our children to develop healthy eating habits by looking at how we eat and what we eatFollow link toVideo – Healthy Eating, Right from the Start
intro to solidsEat Better, Start BetterA practical guide to the Voluntary Food and Drink Guidelines for Early Years Settings. Find out moreSave Eat Better, Start Better to favourites
First Steps NutritionFirst Steps NutritionFirst Steps Nutrition offer a range of resources to support eating well in the early years, including resources to support…Find out moreSave First Steps Nutrition to favourites
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