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DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

EATING HABITS HAVE A DRAMATIC IMPACT ON THE BODY, MIND AND YOUR CHILDREN. SEE THE GUIDE FOR TIPS ON EATING HEALTHY EASILY

Information is based on various sources including government dietary regulations and should be used as a guide.

If you or your child have specific dietary needs, see a nutritionist.

TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING

  • Avoid overeating
  • Plan weekly meals
  • Limit unhealthy foods when shopping
  • Prepare snacks to avoid unhealthy snacking

CREATING A FOOD PLAN

MEALS

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner 
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

CONSIDERATIONS

  • Calories needed per person
  • Recommended food intake
  • Types of food and drinks
  • Prep and cooking time

RECOMMENDED FOOD INTAKE

HEALTHY FOOD IDEAS

FRUIT

  • Apples
  • Blueberries
  • Oranges
  • Strawberries
  • Pomegranate
  • Pineapple

VEGETABLES

  • Spinach
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli
  • Garlic
  • Peas
  • Red cabbage

PROTEINS

  • Seafood (tuna, salmon, cod)
  • Chicken 
  • Turkey
  • Pork loin
  • Eggs
  • Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)

VEGAN PROTEINS

  • Tofu
  • Lentils
  • Quinoa
  • Soy
  • Chickpeas
  • Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)

GRAINS

  • Cereal (wheat, oats, bran)
  • Rice
  • Bread/Tortilla
  • Popcorn
  • Pasta
  • Potatoes

DAIRY

  • Almond / soya milk
  • Semi skimmed milk
  • Plain/greek yoghurt
  • Low fat cottage cheese
  • Plain/greek yoghurt
  • Part skimmed mozzarella 

RECOMMENDED DAILY CALORIES

Eating healthy is now simple and easy. Pick age, activeness and gender to see how many calories are needed per day.

RECOMMENDED CALORIES PER FOOD GROUP

Find your recommended daily calories in the calories chart above and use your daily calories to see how many calories of each food group are needed per day.

Use the calorie calculator to see how many calories are in each type of food.

NUTRITIONAL FACTORS

UNDERSTANDING FOOD LABELS

Some foods have nutritional quantities on the front of the packet. Use these to make healthier choices when shopping. It is healthier to choose foods with green or orange indicators.

Healthier foods will be low as shown in the example table shown below. Aim for foods that fall within the green section, either the same or lower than the number displayed for a healthier diet.

IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING OR NEED HELP WITH YOUR CHILD, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT