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The Importance of Healthy Eating for Children

The Importance of Healthy Eating for Children
 

Healthy Eating in early childhood is essential for a child’s good health, growth and development. Healthy eating in childhood reduces the risk of chronic diseases, obesity and some cancers. It is important that children develop good eating habits when they are young since these tend to follow through into adulthood, impacting both short and long term health.

Early years care settings have a crucial role to play in creating a healthy nutritional environment and deliver healthy eating messages. These Healthy Eating Cue Cards provides helpful tips to encourage those 1-4 years old in your care to eat well.

Download Healthy Eating Cue Cards

Healthy Eating Cue Cards

Download Recipes

Here are some recipes to encourage young children to eat healthier.

Fruit Skewers

Ladybird Crackers

Egg Muffins

Vegetable Risotto