When picking a daycare or nursery for their child, parents look at whether or not the place meets certain child diet and nutrition standards.
The messages kids hear during this time set the stage for the choices they will make about diet and nutrition as they grow up and go to school.
Because it’s only natural for parents to want the best food and nutrition for their kids, we wrote a blog post to tell parents what to look out for on the menus of daycare centres and nurseries in Peckham.
Why does my child’s diet and nutrition at nursery matter?
First, let’s talk about why it’s important for you to know what your child eats at daycare. The first few years of a child’s life are important for teaching them how to eat well, because they can set the tone for the rest of their lives in terms of their health and well-being.
Also, the amount of time a child spends in a childcare setting is a very important factor that has a lot of weight and is of the utmost importance when it comes to getting enough food and setting the stage for healthy habits in the future.
What is the current health status in England?
According to the results of the Eat Better Start Better pilot programme, more than one-fifth of children are overweight or obese by the time they start their first year of primary school in the reception class (their final year in the Early Years Foundation Stage).
This is because children’s diets are changing, which affects how much of each nutrient they eat. People with this disease eat foods that are high in saturated fat, carbohydrates, and salt but low in energy, iron, and vitamin A. The people who have it also eat a lot of salt. Also, many children under the age of five don’t get the five servings of fruit and vegetables a day that experts say they should. figuring out what a healthy, balanced, and nutritious diet for children ages one to four looks like
So, parents… What does a healthy, well-balanced, and nutrient-rich diet for a child in the nursery look like? Diets for children ages one to four should be based on the following four food groups:
- Carbs such as potatoes, bread, rice, and pasta, as well as any other starchy foods
- Fruit and vegetables
- Protein sources such as beans, peas, fish, eggs, and meat, as well as other sources
- Alternatives to dairy products
These four food groups offer a variety of important nutrients that are necessary for the growth and development of nursery school students. A diet that is rich in variety is one of the fundamental tenets of good eating. It is important to the staff at nurseries in Peckham to provide children with food that is wholesome, well-balanced, and high in nutrients in order to foster an environment that is positive, energising, and healthful for the young children.
To find out more information about Smart Kids Day Nursery in Peckham email info@smartkidsdaynursery.co.uk or call 020 7732 6160.
