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Email them through to:
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Email them through to:
HealthyFamiliesHealthyChildren
@health.nsw.gov.au
Eating Right
Good nutrition is essential for good health. Eating a variety of nutritious foods every day - mainly fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains - can reduce the risk of diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, some cancers, tooth decay, osteoporosis, anaemia and obesity.
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Breastfeeding and alternatives
Eating right
What is healthy eating and why is it important?
A nutritionally balanced diet is important for optimal growth, development and wellbeing.According to Sydney Local Health District's Early Childhood Dietitian, Kalliope Polyronis, we can all make changes to ensure we're eating the right foods for our health and the health of our family.
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Tips for incorporating more fruit and vegetables into your kids' lives
- Offer small amounts of vegetables at each meal and snack time.
- Add grated vegetables to meals e.g. in Bolognaise, pastas, risottos, fritters, muffins etc.
- Team vegetables with a dip, or fruit with yoghurt.
- Be creative - your child may need to be exposed to a new food up to 20 times.
What is healthy eating and why is it important?
A nutritionally balanced diet is important for optimal growth, development and wellbeing.According to Sydney Local Health District's Early Childhood Dietitian, Kalliope Polyronis, we can all make changes to ensure we're eating the right foods for our health and the health of our family.
Click here for full story
Tips for incorporating more fruit and vegetables into your kids' lives
- Offer small amounts of vegetables at each meal and snack time.
- Add grated vegetables to meals e.g. in Bolognaise, pastas, risottos, fritters, muffins etc.
- Team vegetables with a dip, or fruit with yoghurt.
- Be creative - your child may need to be exposed to a new food up to 20 times.
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