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.

Healthy drinks
A short walk down the supermarket aisle shows how popular sugary drinks are, and there's no point denying that many children like them. But there is a point in limiting their intake and encouraging and offering healthier alternatives. » more

Fruit and vegetables
We all know that fruit and vegetables are good for us and reduce our risk of disease by providing a range of essential nutrients and dietary fibre. But children will be enticed to eat fruit and vegetables for other reasons, such as their great taste and eye appeal. » more

Snacks
Chips, biscuits and chocolate bars give kids a pleasant taste 'hit'. But these foods are usually high in kilojoules, saturated fats, sugar and salt and provide few nutrients, so they need to be limited. Luckily, children can also enjoy fruit, vegetables, dairy and other cereal-based healthy snacks, though it can take a little coaxing and a few firm rules. » more