16 Nov Are you concerned that your little one is not eating a balanced diet
Wondering juste how much food should your child be eating as they grow to have a balanced diet
We are what we eat. To stay healthy and maintain a healthy weight, children need to be physically active and eat the right amount of nutrients to balance the energy they use. Healthy eating is essential for your child’s good health, growth and development. 
Healthy eating in childhood means they will have less chance of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. It will also mean they feel better, look better and enjoy life more.
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend children should enjoy a wide variety of foods from these 5 food groups:
1. fruit
2. vegetables, legumes and beans
3. cereals 
(including breads, rice, pasta and noodles), preferably wholegrain
4. lean meat
, fish, poultry and/or alternatives
5. milks
, yoghurts, cheeses and/or alternatives (children under 2 should have full-fat milk, but older children and adolescents can have reduced-fat varieties)
Children should limit their intake of foods that contain saturated fat, added salt or 
added sugar. They should also be encouraged to choose water to drink.
Children need to eat more as they grow. As a guide, your child should eat these foods every day:
2 to 3 years: 1 serve of fruit; 2½ serves of vegetables; 4 serves of grains; 1 serve of meat/poultry; 1½ serves of dairy
4 to 8 years: 1½ serves of fruit; 4½ serves of vegetables; 4 serves of grains; 1 ½ serves of meat/poultry; 1½ to 2 serves of dairy
9 to 11 years: 2 serves of fruit; 5 serves of vegetables; 4 to 5 serves of grains; 2½ serves of meat/poultry; 2½ to 3 serves of dairy
12 to 13 years: 2 serves of fruit; 5 to 5 ½ serves of vegetables; 5 to 6 serves of grains; 2 ½ serves meat/poultry; 3 ½ serves dairy
For more information, visit the https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/healthy-eating-for… for a healthy eating guide for kids to help you make the right choices.
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