Healthy eating

Healthy eating is a habit. Like all habits it takes some time and effort to develop, but once developed it can last a lifetime. The best thing we can do for our children is to set up the conditions (at home, at school or anywhere) in which they can develop this habit for themselves.

What is healthy eating?
The essence of healthy eating is achieving a balance in your child's diet by including fruit, vegetables, bread and cereals, meat and meat alternatives, and dairy foods. It pays to learn about each of these food groups so you can decide what's best for your child. Snacks, drinks and 'extra' foods also need to be selected carefully. » more

Feeding infants and toddlers
It's in the very early years that the lifetime habits of good eating can be learned. Likewise, an unhealthy diet in childhood can lead to health problems in adulthood. We need to encourage kids to eat well so that they get the range of nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. » more

Eating at home
Mealtimes are the glue that holds families together. A nutritious breakfast and lunch make for a productive day, while the evening meal is a time to talk over what's happened in the day, and for children to learn the manners that allow them to live in society. It's worthwhile learning about the value of the foods we cook, and how to involve our children wherever possible. » more

Eating away from home
Food advertisers would have us believe that it's un-Australian to eat anything but a pie and sauce at the football. But there are many healthy and tasty choices we can all make when eating away from home, and that kids can make when buying food at school. » more