Food for Healthy Growth and Development
Growth and development happen throughout childhood, and nutrition plays a vital role in supporting this. Therefore, is it very important that they are provided with an age appropriate, varied and balanced diet to ensure they are getting the nutrients they need to support healthy growth and development.
Useful Links:
Publications | The Caroline Walker Trust (cwt.org.uk)
All Food Fact pages | British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Selective Eating
Selective eating will look different for different children. For some children selective eating may be related to a normal part of development or an intercurrent illness and should improve with time. For other children selective eating may persist longer, over time this could result in malnutrition. Please see our resources below to support your child with selective eating.
Managing Selective eating (Pre-school age children)
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Managing Selective eating (School age children)
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Frequently asked questions selective eating
Feeding guidance
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy
Cow's milk protein allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. Children with cow’s milk protein allergy need to follow a cow’s milk free diet to relieve symptoms. Please see below resources for advice on diagnosis of cow’s milk protein allergy and following a cow’s milk free diet.
Introduction to Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy
Introduction to cow's milk protein allergy
Following a Cow's milk free diet
Weaning a child with an allergy/ allergies
Advice for professionals on diagnosis of cow’s milk protein allergy, and prescribing of specialist formulas for cow’s milk protein allergy
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