foods to meet extra energy requirements?
The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that children meet their higher nutrient needs by eating more foods from the five food groups: cereals (including breads, rice, pasta, noodles); vegetables and legumes; fruit; and milk, cheese, yoghurt and alternatives, and meat and meat alternatives. One to three serves of ‘extra’ foods may be included to add variety and meet the additional energy needs of active young people. Dietary surveys show that young people are not consuming the recommended amounts or variety of foods from the five food groups. Instead, approximately six serves of ‘extra’ foods are being consumed every day, contributing to excess energy, fat, sugar and salt, and insufficient essential nutrients needed for growth and development. There are ample opportunities to consume these foods and drinks outside of school.
