Whenever you are planning any activities involving food, it is important to carefully consider children's dietary requirements and to adapt ingredients accordingly. Some children may have allergies that rule out certain foods, and others may not be permitted to eat them due to their beliefs, religions, or for medical reasons. In these cases remember that it may also be inappropriate, and perhaps dangerous, for children to play with the prohibited food, or to be in proximity to it, even if it will not be eaten.
It is of course good practice to offer children healthy snacks - it is not suggested that clubs base their menus around the activities described below, which are intended for occasional play.
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