The Importance of Giving Children A Balanced Diet A wholesome and nutritiously balanced diet is important
for a child’s early development. Good nutrition is necessary for any child’s
growth. Therefore, at First
Steps Grimsby Ltd we provide children with a varied and healthy
diet.
This month’s blog here at First Steps Grimsby Ltd looks at
the importance of giving children a balanced diet. For more information, call
us in Grimsby on 01472 352 524 .
A Balanced Diet At Nursery Here at First Steps Grimsby Ltd, we also teach children
about the food they eat. All our meals at the nursery are prepared freshly
every day. We also see meals and snacks at First Steps Grimsby Ltd as an
opportunity for children to interact socially.
Food Allergies If your child has any food allergies or intolerances to
certain foods, it is essential you tell us. In doing so, we can cater for each
child’s individual requirements.
What Your Child Needs for a Balanced Diet You don’t need to stick to certain foods to ensure your child
receives the right nutrients. The food we provide contains all the important
food groups:
Fruits & Vegetables Carbohydrates Dairy Proteins Non-Dairy Proteins Fats
We understand that as parents, life can get busy. However, a
great way to ensure your child has a balanced diet at home is to use Change4Life . It has a wide
range of low-cost healthy recipes and aims to help families make small but
significant changes to their diets.
How Can You Encourage Your Child? The best way to encourage your child to eat a balanced diet
is to make it fun. Different colours of fruits and vegetables contain different
amounts of nutrients. To ensure a huge variety of nutrients, try and put as
many colours as possible on your child’s plate.
As a parent, it is important to lead by example. By eating
all these healthy foods yourself, you can show your child how enjoyable they
can be.
Contact First Steps Grimsby Ltd For further information about our nursery in Grimsby, don’t
hesitate to get in touch. Call us today on 01472
352 524 . Alternatively, you can send us a message via the contact form .
We are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.
