Search results for Childhood nutrition

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• What to feed young children

  The different foods your toddler or pre-schooler needs, including milk and dairy; starchy foods; fruit and vegetables; meat, fish and other sources of protein.

• Vitamins for children

  Find out why vitamins are important for the health of your baby or young child, and which vitamin supplements they should take.

• Malnutrition – Causes

  Find out what causes malnutrition. It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.

• Young children and food: common questions

  Common questions about young children's eating, including healthy snacks, lunchbox ideas, avoiding sugary drinks and how to join the Healthy Start scheme.

• Foods to avoid giving babies and young children

  Find out what foods to avoid giving babies and young children, including salt, sugar, saturated fat, nuts and eggs.

• The Eatwell Guide

  Read about the Eatwell Guide, which shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet.

• Eating a balanced diet

  Find out about the major food groups and how to balance them for a healthy diet.

• 5 A Day portion sizes

  5 A Day fruit and vegetable portion sizes, including fresh, dried and canned fruit; fresh, cooked, salad and frozen vegetables; beans and pulses; and juice and smoothies.

• Advice for parents of healthy-weight children

  Practical advice for parents of healthy-weight children, including tips on healthy eating and physical activity.

• Food for healthy bones

  Nutrition advice to help build and maintain healthy bones throughout your life.