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Like the rest of the family, your toddler needs to eat a variety of foods. Here are some tips on the different sorts of food to offer your child, plus a few it's best to avoid. Fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables contain lots of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
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Children require regular meals and snacks to give them the energy and nutrients they need to grow and fight off illness. Eating family meals together will encourage them to enjoy a variety of foods. Snacking all day in place of meals, usually results in eating an unbalanced diet.
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Generally, to help your child get all the benefits of a healthy diet, they need to eat a balanced diet from a variety of food groups, be active regularly, drink 6-8 glasses (or beakers for younger children) of water a day and get enough sleep for their particular age.
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Feeding your kids can feel daunting at times. Just remember to focus as much as you can on offering a variety of healthy and delicious foods. Appetites and preferences can wax and wane over time, and that's OK! Stick with it and you may be pleasantly surprised by the adventurous eaters you can raise.
Children need regular meals and snacks to give them the energy and nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Children’s nutritional needs change as they get older, so it is important to be aware of these changes. This Food Fact Sheet will help you ensure your child is eating the right food, whatever age they are.
Aim for your child to get most of their calories from foods like fruit and vegetables, and starchy foods like bread, potatoes, pasta and rice (preferably wholegrain versions). They should also have some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein foods, and some dairy or dairy alternatives.
Your child should ideally aim for three servings of calcium-rich food a day – for example, a 150ml glass of milk, a small pot of yoghurt and a small matchbox-sized piece of cheese. Children under five years are growing rapidly and therefore have a higher requirement for energy.
