Nutrition matters for the early years - Health Promotion Agency

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Nutrition checklist This checklist has been provided to help childcare providers see at a glance that they are providing a healthy diet for the children in their care. As there is a great variation in the number of meals and snacks that children receive while in childcare, the checklist covers meals and snacks provided over a full day - select the ones which are relevant to you. This can also be used, on its own or with a nutrition policy, to show parents what food/meals are provided, or as an agreement for an individual child which could include likes and dislikes or any other relevant information about the child’s eating habits. YES NO COMMENTS Breakfast Bread or toast is always available. Cereals are always available (unsweetened breakfast cereals are preferred, eg porridge, Weetabix, Cornflakes, Rice Krispies). Suitable choices are provided for babies and infants. Midday meal One portion of food from the meat, fish and alternatives group is provided. At least one portion from the fruit and vegetable group is provided. At least one portion is provided from the bread, cereals and potatoes group. Desserts are based on fruit and/or milk. (See end of table for details of food groups) 34
YES NO COMMENTS Evening meal (if provided) One portion of food from the meat, fish and alternatives group is provided. At least one portion from the fruit and vegetable group is provided. At least one portion is provided from the bread, cereals and potatoes group. Desserts are based on fruit and/or milk. (See below for details of food groups) Snacks between meals Morning and afternoon snacks are served at regular times. Recommended snacks include: - bread*, toast*, scone*, pancake*, crumpet*, bread muffin*; - sandwiches (eg meat, cheese, egg, fish); - fresh fruit; - raw vegetables; - cheese; - natural yogurt, unsweetened fromage frais; - low-sugar cereal and milk. (*all served without jam, honey, marmalade, chocolate spread). Children are not encouraged to snack freely. Suitable snacks are served for infants. Drinks These are sugar free. Water and milk are the most suitable drinks at all times. Unsweetened pure fruit juices and squashes, if used, are well diluted (1 part juice to 10 parts water) and only given at mealtimes. 35
Page 1 and 2: Nutrition matters for the early yea
Page 3: Foreword What we eat can play a cri
Page 6 and 7: Why good nutrition is important Goo
Page 8 and 9: A guide to weaning All the nourishm
Page 10 and 11: Weaning: from 6 months Texture: Fir
Page 12 and 13: From 9 months Texture: During this
Page 14 and 15: Drinks for babies up to 12 months o
Page 16 and 17: Food group: Fruit and vegetables Wh
Page 18 and 19: Food group: Meat, fish and alternat
Page 20 and 21: Snacks Young children need snacks b
Page 22 and 23: Meal ideas To ensure that children
Page 24 and 25: Dessert ideas include: • Chopped
Page 26 and 27: • Child-sized cutlery and crocker
Page 28 and 29: • Chinese people generally exclud
Page 30 and 31: Rewards and celebrations Rewards fo
Page 32 and 33: Preparing a nutrition policy A nutr
Page 36 and 37: YES NO COMMENTS Milk and milk produ
Page 38 and 39: Contacts for more information Enqui
Page 40 and 41: Acknowledgements The HPA would like

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