NUTRITION IN CHILD CARE

It is important your child has healthy food to give them all the nutrients their body needs to grow, develop and reach their physical and mental potential. All services will have a healthy eating policy in place. The National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia recommends that children and adolescents maintain a varied diet which includes the following five main food groups.

Vegetables

Fruit

Grain (cereal) foods,
mostly wholegrain
and/or high cereal
fibre varieties

Lean meats and poultry, fish,
eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds,
and legumes/beans

Milk, yoghurt,
cheese and/or alternatives,
mostly reduced fat

To find quality approved early education and care in Australia visit
www.startingblocks.gov.au/find-child-care/