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Pre -school - Coggle Diagram
Pre -school
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Rapid Growth
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rapid brain development, learning - nutritional diet needed
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SACN (2022) Summary
85% pre-school age children had intakes above 5%
general trend of free sugars have been decreasing but still above Government target of 5% - - related to poor dental health and obesity.
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protein more than twice requirement - need to be aware as higher protein intake associated with increased BMI.
Not meeting vitamin D recommendations esp children with increased deprivation and from ethnic minorities
Vit supplements recommended A, D and C esp in winter
Food Preferences
feeding practices e.g. timing meals/snacks, food rewards. 3 meals, 2-3 snacks including a supper. no food as a reward.
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Children given home-cooked fruit and veg often at 6 months were more likely to eat a higher proportion of FV at 7 years - COULTHARD et al (2010) Public Health Nutrition.
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