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Understand how to ensure children in their early years receive high quality, balanced nutrition to meet their growth and development needs

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Is this statement true or false? Before a child is admitted to the setting the provider must also obtain information about any special dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies that the child has, and any special health requirements.

TRUE

FALSE

According to the EYFS Statutory Framework, what must meals, snacks and drinks provided to children be? Select three answers.

Nutritious

Low fat

High protein

Balanced

Bland

Healthy

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Children’s food and eating habits are formed early in life with consequences for a range of health and outcomes in later life. It is therefore important that the offered in early years settings provides appropriate amounts of energy and and encourages the development of healthy eating in young children, both to support appropriate growth and development, and as part of national priorities to reduce childhood obesity and ensure every child has the best in life.

Is this statement true or false? One of the basic principles of healthy eating is variety, as eating a wider range of different foods provides a better balance of nutrients.

FALSE

TRUE

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