nutrition & health in your nursery

Nurseries have an important role to play in ensuring children have a healthy start in life with the right diet, good dental care and encouraging physical activity.

'Your essential guide to nutrition & health in your nursery' is a practical guide to help nurseries promote healthy eating, prevent dental disease and encourage physical activity in young children.

This publication includes guidance about feeding young children from birth to age five, menu planning and meal ideas, tooth brushing and healthy drinks, encouraging physical activity, involving parents, healthy activity ideas and sample policies. It has been updated by a children's dietician and incorporates the latest guidance from The School Food Trust. It is also in line with guidance from the Department of Health's early years physical activity guidelines.

Click here to download the contents page and a sample of the nutrition & health in your nursery publication.