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This resource has been created by the complications of excess weight (CEW) team. Christmas and the festive season is a great time to come together with friends and family to celebrate. For some people that can mean having more foods and drinks than we normally would. When you are trying to make...

What are SMART goals? It is much easier to achieve something when we have something specific to aim for. The best way to do this is by setting SMART goals. This stands for: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time specific For example, if you eat chocolate every day on the way home from school,...

Why are rewards important? Rewards for children can be used for motivation and to encourage positive behaviours. They can be used to reinforce good behaviour, such as sitting at the table to eat, choosing healthy snacks or sticking to lifestyle goals. Rewards do not have to be expensive or time...

Nutrition is important for our mental health as well as our physical health. Following a healthy balanced diet can affect your mood in a positive way. Eat regular meals Aim for little and often. Your brain needs the right amount of nutrients regularly so that it can function properly. The brain...

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This resource is filled with places that offer free or cheap food options are within walking distance around Sheffield Children’s Hospital. St Andrew’s URC Open Kitchen is a weekly community event, the focus is to provide food, support, and a place to meet for destitute asylum seekers,...

Eating healthy and being active is very important to a child’s growth. Do you have children aged 1 to 5 years old? Come and join us for a free session helping you with information covering these topics: a healthy balanced diet age-appropriate portions food fussiness planning a packed lunch...

Additional meal options are available (including religious and cultural meal options) from the all-day menu to ensure that we are meeting the tastes of all children and young people using our service. Please ask a member of ward staff for a copy. Our menus meet the Food for Life bronze award...

There are a variety of food groups which can help with improving sleep. All the foods below have an essential amino acid which may help children get to sleep. Bread – whole wheat bread Fruits – apples, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, avocados, pineapple, peaches, cherries Seeds...

Your consultant has requested for an appointment to be made for your child to have an oral food or medication challenge. We hope this information will answer any questions you may have about your food or medication challenge and will help to prepare you and your child for the admission. Why do we...

The majority of weaning foods are low fat and can be used without restriction such as: All fruit and vegetables (avoid frying or adding oil or butter) apart from avocado and chipped potatoes Baby rice made with special feed or water Commercial baby foods allowed in normal amounts: Wet baby foods...

Minimal long chain fat diet Your child has been started on a minimal long chain fat (LCT) diet. The majority of dietary fats found in the foods we eat are long chain fats and should therefore be restricted in the diet. It is advised to check the nutritional label of manufactured food and use...

Amounts of fat per portion and per 100g for controlled fat intake Patient Name: Date: Aim to give g fat daily using the following portion guide. Encourage MCT fat Continue fat-soluble vitamin supplements and EFAs as required  Meat and meat substitutes Food Portion Fat per portion Fat per 100g...