Encouraging variety in children’s diets
Establishing healthy eating patterns early on in life can improve dietary choices and health outcomes in later life. It’s not necessarily an easy thing to do though!
Life Stages
Nutrition for children
Children are growing fast and they’re very active, they need more energy relative to their size compared to adults. Nutrient dense food helps to fuel healthy growth and development.
Healthy Eating and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a great time to think about your diet. What you eat can impact your own health, as well as the health of your baby in both the short and long-term. Eating a healthy and varied diet will help you get the right balance of nutrients that you and your baby need.
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Key Nutritients and Hydration for Older People
Many nutritional requirements do not differ between younger and older adults. However, some nutrients are particularly important for health as we age.
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Starting solid foods
Starting your baby on solid foods, also known as weaning or complementary feeding, starts when your baby is around 6 months of age.
Fussy eating
Fussy eating is very common with up to one half of toddlers reported to be fussy eaters. It is a normal part of development which most children grow out of and eventually learn to eat a broader range of foods.
