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“I am interested in asking fellow Mums if they know of a website or book that I can access that gives up to date, easy to read tips on food groups and how much of everything a child needs to be healthy (preferably a daily guide). I have a 3 ½ year old and a 20 month old and while I think I am feeding them well, limiting sugar and processed food where I can, I get frustrated by not knowing exactly how much of everything they need to meet their nutritional needs. I found a calcium chart on a government website and learned they need a cup of milk, a piece of cheese and some yoghurt each day which was great as it was simple and easy to follow. You can also pick up tips from different websites and other sources but it can all get confusing (especially when opinions from the sources differ) and I would love to know if there is one source I could refer to that other Mums would recommend as a starting point. Is there one source mums can go to for nutritional info?

Posted by Anon, 20/03/13

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  • http://www.nutritionaustralia.org/national/resources/children go to this link has all kids nutrition information

  • I like baby centre. They send emails regarding the information and stages baby or toddler is going through. You can also search anything regarding health.

    http://www.babycenter.com.au/

  • Brilliant question and loving the answers!!

  • Some good answers here to read. good question to ask

  • I love the River Cottage BabCookbook, great nutrional advice as well as recipes.

  • u could always ask ur doctor or health nurse at the hospital.

  • i always use google for that 😉

  • If you’re really concerned, you could ask for a referral to a dietician/nutritionist. Their information is bound to be more up to date and true than the Internet.

  • there are charts online to guide most things

  • http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/babies-and-kids/food-for-kids/kids-food/food-for-kids.aspx
    I printed out these charts and put in may wallet and referred to them when buying food for my kids. It has come in very handy.

  • I usually prefer to just take it every day by day, of they seem healthy its fine, and just make sure u have all the food groups in there, and small changes from time to time like whole wheat pasta instead of regular, and brown rice instead of white. Brown bread with seeds instead of white bread.
    Make sure they have full fat milk and yogurt.

  • https://healthy-kids.com.au/nutrition this is a good site to have a look at.

  • I always look on the Nestle site too for guidance

  • The internet is the best place for all of these answers

  • Do a Internet search for information.

  • the raising children site, is that the royal children’s hosp?
    maternal health nurse may be able to help.

  • If you try and parent by a website you’ll drive yourself batty! So long as you’re offering a variety if healthy foods, and your children are thriving and meeting milestones – you’re doing a great job.

  • but i would not stress to much about it you seem to be making sure they are eating food that is good for them as it is constantly changing

  • i would say raisingchildren.net.au is good

  • Do web searches to find out info

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