Kids and Nutrition: Maintaining a Healthy and Nutritious Diet in Children

You'll find everything you need to nourish your child brilliantly, from baby's first foods through to teenage nutrition, with expert guidance every step of the way. Our comprehensive advice covers all ages and stages, plus school eating, superfoods, safety tips and fun activities to help build lifelong healthy habits. Kids And Nutrition is here to help.

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Dealing with a Child that is Always Hungry

Kids who are always hungry might just be growing fast, so here's how to tell what's really going on.

Dealing with Picky Eaters

Track what your picky eater actually consumes and identify which foods they'll accept to spot real nutritional gaps.

How Many Calories Does Your Child Need?

Daily calorie needs for children vary by age, activity level and growth, with guidelines to help parents get it right.

Are Nuts Healthy?

Nuts are calorie-dense but packed with fibre and healthy fats that can help prevent obesity, diabetes, and heart disease when eaten in moderation.

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Children's Diet and the Long-term Effects

Poor diet and lack of exercise put children at risk of obesity and serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.

Are Nuts Healthy?

Nuts are calorie-dense but packed with fibre and healthy fats that can help prevent obesity, diabetes, and heart disease when eaten in moderation.

Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever? Feeding Ill Children

What to feed a sick child when they have a cold or fever, and why the old saying about starving fevers doesn't hold up.

Fun Facts: How Many Calories...?

Different foods have different calorie counts, and knowing roughly how many your child eats helps you make better choices about treats versus everyday foods.

Healthy Food Quiz

Test your knowledge of what kids should be eating with this healthy food quiz covering calories, nutrition, and daily requirements.

Coping With a Vegan Teenager

Help your vegan teenager get proper nutrition while keeping family meals inclusive and stress-free.

Why Buy Baby Food? Tips to Make Your Own

Making your own baby food is cheaper than buying it and lets you control exactly what your baby eats.

Can a Toddler Be Vegetarian?

Yes, toddlers can be vegetarian if you plan meals carefully to include enough protein, fat and calories for healthy growth.

Can You Be Vegetarian or Vegan and Breastfeed?

Vegetarian and vegan mothers can breastfeed successfully by eating enough protein and getting key vitamins like B12, D, calcium and iron.

Healthy Eating to Avoid Diabetes

Eating well and maintaining a healthy weight can prevent type 2 diabetes, especially when habits start in childhood.

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