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Healthy eating resource directory
Summary
Useful resources for all aspects of healthy eating.
The Eatwell guide
The Eatwell Guide gives recommendations on healthy eating and a balanced diet. This NHS guide gives details on food groups and healthy choices.
It is not designed for those aged 2 and under. From the ages of 2 to 5 children should gradually transition towards this healthy eating pattern:
The following are adaptations of the Eatwell guide, that may be more relevant to you:
West African, East African, Caribbean, Bengali, Polish
African and Caribbean Eatwell guide
Healthy eating by age
The following booklets contain information about healthy eating as well as useful pictures of portion sizes of common foods.
Healthy eating for the first year of life
Eating Well for 1 to 4 year olds
Eating well 12 to 18 year olds
General healthy eating information
Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet
How to build a healthy lunchbox
Portion sizes
Information on portion sizes by age can also be found in the sections above.
Using hands to get the right portion is suitable for all ages
Portion sizes for 12 years to adults
What is a 5 a day portion? portion size information for fruits and vegetables for 12 years to adults
The following resources are all aimed at toddlers (age 1-4 years):
5532 guide for children aged 1 to 4
Salt
Fluids and drinks
Fluid (water and drinks) and hydration
Different types of food
Food labelling
Food labelling and nutrition information
Recipes
This resource has a link to several recipe websites or you may like to try:
Eating on a budget
Learn Sheffield feed your family for less
Eat smart Sheffield feed your family for less
Fad diets
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
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Summary
Useful resources for all aspects of healthy eating.
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