Support children and young people at meal or snack times

Learning Outcomes

1. Know the principles of healthy eating for children and young people.   

1.1. Outline the nutritional requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people.

1.2. Describe examples of healthy meals and snacks for children and young people.

1.3. Describe how culture, religion and health conditions impact on food choices

2. Know the benefits of healthy eating for children and young people.   

2.1. Describe the benefits of healthy eating for children and young people.

2.2. Describe the possible consequences of an unhealthy diet

2.3. Describe how to recognise and deal with allergenic reactions to food.

2.4. Describe where to get advice on dietary concerns.

3. Know how to encourage children and young people to make healthier food choices.   

3.1. Describe the food policy of the setting.

3.2. Describe with examples ways of encouraging children and young people:

• to make healthier food choices

• to eat the food provided for them