The example menus were jointly developed by the Department for Education, Department of Health and Public Health England, drawing on advice from a panel of early years and nutrition experts.
It is hoped that by following the menus and accompanying guidance – which form part of a wider package of support and advice from the Government to help providers run high-quality childcare in a sustainable, cost-effective way – settings will help to reduce childhood obesity over the next decade.
Recommendations include limiting cakes, biscuits and desserts, offering just milk and water to drink, and not giving dried fruit or popcorn as snacks.
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