To support

• Introducing solids, including through milk intolerance
• Healthy eating for children aged 1 - 12
• Weight gain for children who may struggle to eat enough
• Establishing eating patterns for children with eating difficulties

Healthy eating

• Know the health benefits of healthy eating
• Understand how to choose a balanced diet
• Recognise the importance of establishing regular eating patterns
• Be able to address nutritional issues e.g. constipation, and know when/where to get further help
• Be aware of strategies to use to encourage weight gain/loss
• Be aware of benefits of being a healthy weight
• Know practical steps to have healthy meals/snacks
• Be aware of the value of exercise and strategies to achieve guideline amounts
• Be aware of triggers to seek professional advice
• Be aware of reasons for poor growth/weight
• Know how to make meals and snacks more nourishing and how to adapt 5 food groups to increase energy

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