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The benefits of lunchtimes go far beyond simple nutrition - so it makes sense to offer them to funded twos, argues senior LEYF associate Sue Chambers.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - A guide to ... salt

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Friday, May 31, 2013

| Nursery World

Evidence suggests too much salt can be harmful to children. Nicole Weinstein asks what settings can do.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Home cooking

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Friday, May 3, 2013

| Nursery World

Nutrition is an ongoing challenge for nurseries. But groups are taking some innovative approaches to help encourage healthy eating among children and their families. Nicole Weinstein reports.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - A real fuss?

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Friday, April 5, 2013

| Nursery World

When a young child is reluctant to eat, it is important not to let mealtimes become a battleground. Mary Evans suggests strategies.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Fat chance?

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Friday, March 8, 2013

| Nursery World

Fat is an important part of young children's diet, but which fats should children be eating? And which ones should be avoided? Nicole Weinstein finds out.

On the menu: mackerel fish cake

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Friday, March 8, 2013

| Nursery World

Mr Willow's mackerel fish cake to share, supplied by Valerie Grady, food scientist and founding director of Willow Cottage Nurseries in Oxfordshire

A Unique Child: Health - Early movers

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Friday, February 22, 2013

| Nursery World

Help is at hand for those seeking to organise physically active play environments.

On the menu: Lemon Bakewell tart

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Friday, February 8, 2013

| Nursery World

Supplied by Karl Finnerty, head chef at Chapel Street Nursery and Children's Centre in Luton

A Unique Child: Nutrition - On track

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Friday, February 8, 2013

| Nursery World

Early years settings in deprived areas of Bedfordshire are benefiting from a unique service offering training and support from a team of health professionals on good nutrition and oral health.

A better start for all

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Monday, January 28, 2013

| Nursery World

Drinking milk regularly can help combat obesity and Vitamin D deficiency, says Dr Hilary Jones GP, Breakfast TV health editor

A Unique Child: Health - An essential guide to ... Vitamin D

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Friday, January 25, 2013

| Nursery World

How can practitioners ensure children in their care get safe amounts of Vitamin D from both the sun and their diet?

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Sweet talk

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Friday, November 23, 2012

| Nursery World

Some sugars are more harmful than others. Nicole Weinstein offers a guide to the different kinds and how to limit children's intake.

On the Menu: Sweet Potato and Ginger Cake

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Friday, November 23, 2012

| Nursery World

Provided by Tristian Strover, chef at Tootsies Day Nursery, Farnham, Surrey

On the menu: Chicken roulade

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Friday, October 26, 2012

| Nursery World

Supplied by Snapdragons Nursery, Bath, winner of this year's Nursery World food award

A Unique Child: Nutrition - All change

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Friday, October 26, 2012

| Nursery World

Providing children with the highest quality, locally sourced food and educating them about where it comes from are the main aims of this year's winner of the Nursery World food award. Nicole Weinstein reports.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - 10 steps to first-class nursery food

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Friday, October 12, 2012

| Nursery World

All good early years settings know the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for under-fives, but standards vary. Annie Seeley and Jane Harrison provide top-line tips to holistic food provision.

A Unique Child: Nutrition - Size matters

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Friday, September 28, 2012

| Nursery World

With so many variables affecting children's appetites, setting portion sizes for mealtimes can be a challenge. Nicole Weinstein considers the guidance.