Nutrition in the early years of life has a major influence on the growth and development of an individual child and also of that person’s adult health. We, as our children’s role models, need to remember to show a good example of healthy eating habits and regular exercise.
There is a new model of the “EatWell plate”, which enlarges the intake of two food groups: vegetables and fruit & starchy carbohydrates and reduces fatty oils and spreads. It is important that we keep up to date with current guidance of healthy eating and suggested daily portions for our children to ensure their healthy development.
Please click on the links below to learn more about the “Eatwell plate” and healthy eating/portion control:
EatWell plate: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/528193/Eatwell_guide_colour.pdf
Nutrition for toddlers:
https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthyliving/toddlers.html
Healthy Start is a programme, where parents and families on certain benefits, can receive free vouchers every week to spend on milk, fruit and vegetables and vitamins, including very important Vitamin D drops. If you would like more information, please click on the picture below:
We all know how vital daily exercise is for our children to ensure healthy development.
Active Communities is a registered charity, whose aim is to create happy and healthy communities through activities and exercises. The age groups range from babies to seniors. Active Communities organise a variety of work shops and “get togethers” for children and families to encourage healthy lifestyle through having fun and playing games. Please click on the picture below to read more about the work of this charity and check the work shops in your area:
You can also find leaflets about healthy choices and Active Communities in our cloakroom.
