Article: Healthy Eating Habits for Children

Key facts

• Healthy eating in childhood reduces your child’s chance of developing health problems as they get older.
• A healthy, balanced diet includes foods from all 5 food groups: fruit, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy.
• Foods high in sugar, saturated fat and salt aren’t necessary for a healthy diet and should be limited.
• Cooking and eating healthy foods together as a family can help your child develop healthy eating habits for life.
• If your child has specific dietary needs or restrictions, your doctor or dietician can help you make sure their diet is healthy and balanced.

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