Is healthy eating relevant to children?
It is very important that young children eat enough food to provide them with the energy and nutrients they need to grow and develop. Because of their high energy needs, the Balance of Good Health and the 8 tips for good health do not apply to children under two years (for example, it is recommended that children under two have whole milk and full fat dairy products). Between the ages of two and five, children can make a gradual transition to family foods, and the recommended proportions shown in the Balance of Good Health can start to apply.
