The Minister of State at the Department of
Health & Children with a special responsibility for Children, published
these Food & Nutrition Guidelines for Pre-schools. These guidelines are relevant to pre-school
children aged 0-5 years and are intended as a resource and guide for all
relevant stakeholders; carers, parents and pre-school inspectors. It fulfils
the important commitment to “sufficient, nutritious and varied food, available
to a pre-school child”, under the Childcare Regulations 1996. As outlined in
the guidelines, the early years are critically important for the formation of
good habits and a positive attitude towards healthy, varied eating. Research
findings show a correlation between a wide range of positive health behaviours
and the consumption of fruit and vegetables, amongst school children, and
healthy eating is essential for long-term health benefits.
Components of a balance diet
A balanced diet is the best way to improve
your health, is about adding all the essential factors necessary for growth, so
that every part of the body gets what it needs to function properly. A
balanced diet is also indicative of a proportioned diet. This means that you’re
not only eating the right food items, you’re also eating them in the
proper amounts. A dietician will devise
a suitable diet in consultation with other healthcare professionals and
parents.
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