The increase in diet-related illnesses and obesity has made children's health and diet a priority for policy-makers and professionals alike. To safeguard children's well-being, early years practitioners need to make healthy foods a familiar part of children's daily lives.
Research shows that eating patterns developed in early childhood tend to be carried into adulthood. The earlier children are introduced to fruit and vegetables, the more they will enjoy them and the more frequently they will eat them.
Parents and practitioners have a responsibility to introduce children to a wide range of food so that they can become used to its different textures, flavours and smells. But to be open to such experiences, children need to feel secure and relaxed.
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