young children (1-4 years old)

• what happens at this life stage?

  body growth and development are rapid, a lot of energy is used in activity
• which nutrients are particularly important?

  protein, carbs, fat, minerals, vitamins, fibre, water
• what should you encourage young children to do?

  eat small regular meals and drinks, try new foods, eat until they are full - rather than them finishing there plate
• what should you discourage young children to do?

  eat snacks between meals, eating snacks that have high sugar, fat and salt contents
• what advice should you give parents?

  serve small portions as children appetites are much smaller than adults, the eat well guide does not fully apply to this age group but they should be moving towards it