Nutrition for children

Dietary needs vary in line with a child's stage of growth and development. A healthy diet is essential for a child's normal growth and development.

Nutrition for toddlers

During the second year of life, toddlers show more and more interest in food, and parents may notice that they are more choosy about what they eat.
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Feeding pre-school children

Between the ages of two and five, children need plenty of snacks.
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Nutrition for school-age children

School children need a variety of foods to grow and develop.They need enough fuel to get them through the day and for their minds to thrive and brains to develop.
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Case study: pre-school child who eats only white food

In this case study, three year old Jodie will not eat anything green or red and mostly eats white foods, such as cheese, yogurt, and pasta.
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Cooking with children

Children develop a sense of pride and ownership as they learn how to cook for the family.
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How much should your toddler be eating?

It is very important to keep in mind that your toddler's stomach is much smaller than an adult's and, therefore, he or she does not need as much food as an older sibling does.
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Interesting and healthy food for pre-school children

An excellent way to get young children to eat nutritious food is to make meals and snacks fun and interesting, and to let children help you prepare them.
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Lunchbox ideas and tips

The lunchtime meal allows children to have a break, sit down together, and enjoy one another's company while refuelling for the afternoon.
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Managing the fussy eater

There are many strategies to help you overcome fussy eating.
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What can I offer my pre-school child?

Pre-school children need more grain-based foods, vegetables, and protein foods as they get older.
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What to give your school-age child

School-age children need to eat three meals and at least one snack per day. Breakfast is an important meal because it helps minds stay alert until lunchtime.
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Loving afternoon tea-time

Whether you’re a small child or a big kid at heart, here’s some advice to keep you on the right track so that you get the best out of afternoon tea-time.
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Self-help: Encouraging your child to eat

If your child is overly fussy about certain food or refuses to eat, the following hints may be helpful in encouraging him to eat.

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