Children's nutrition

Children have many dietary needs which are quite different from healthy adults.  A good healthy diet is essential for children's growth, development and good health.  

Although children have relatively high energy needs as a result of growing, this energy should come from a variety of healthy and nutritious foods.

The Ministry of Health recommends that children:

• Eat many different foods
• Eat enough for activity and growth
• Eat mini-meals or snacks
• Have plenty to drink
• Have treat foods now and then
• Take part in regular physical activity