Tip of the Week
Vegetables for 5-a-day
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Nutritional tip for children aged 7-9 years
If you don’t always have time to chop vegetables, use pre-prepared or frozen varieties instead – they still count towards their 5 a day.
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Simple, fun food
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Nutritional tip for children aged 4-6 years
Give fussy eaters simple food that is easy and fun to eat. Wholemeal toast soldiers, vegetable and fruit ‘dippers’ to dunk into interesting dips, cubes of cheese and small pots of yoghurt are good options.
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Healthy Snacks
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Nutritional tip for children aged 10-12 years
Make sure healthy foods are available such as fresh fruit, yoghurt, wholemeal toast, and nuts. If it’s difficult to get your child to eat enough healthy foods then you could consider a multivitamin supplement which can help support a healthy immune system.
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Nutritious Snacking
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Nutritional tip for children aged 7-9 years
Do not ‘top them up’ with biscuits or sweets after mealtimes. If they are still hungry, offer only nutritious foods, such as fruit, cheese or yoghurt.
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Use imagination
Monday, December 14th, 2009
Nutritional tip for children aged 4-6 years
Present food imaginatively. You can encourage your child to eat good food with bright coloured plates, cutlery and cups.
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Family mealtimes
Monday, December 7th, 2009
Nutritional tip for children aged 10-12 years
Eat together as a family. A 2005 Australian study found that children who eat regular meals with their family are far less likely to be overweight by the age of 14.
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Eat healthily yourself
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Nutritional tip for children aged 7-9 years
Eat healthily yourself. Children learn by example so let them see that you enjoy eating healthy meals. They’re more likely to eat foods that they’ve seen you eat, too.
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Little of everything
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Nutritional tip for children aged 4-6 years
Don’t worry if your child doesn’t finish everything on their plate. It’s more important that they eat a little of everything rather than nothing.
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Enjoyable meals
Monday, November 16th, 2009
Nutritional tip for children aged 10-12 years
Meals should be enjoyable. Try to achieve a relaxed atmosphere and keep conversation light and fun.
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Junk Food
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Nutritional tip for children aged 7-9 years
Don’t rely on nuggets, burgers and fries. Children quickly get used to the taste of processed food and forget what real food should taste like!
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