Parent Hub: 3-6 Years - Nutrition and Healthy Eating

Support your preschooler's healthy eating with practical tips and advice on building good food habits.

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Parent Hub: 3-6 Years - Nutrition and Healthy Eating

3-6 years

NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING

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GET THE FACTS ABOUT BMI

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Your Child Is in the 75th Percentile in Terms of BMI. Is That Good?

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Will Your Child Outgrow His Baby Fat?

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What Is a Healthy BMI Range for Children?

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Your Child Is Bigger Than Average but Very Active. Should You Be Worried?

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For pre-schoolers

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Infographic with tips for parents on healthy eating habits, including portion control, mindful eating, and healthier snacks.

Importance of Eating Behaviours in Childhood

Let's promote positive eating behaviours to support our child's health and well-being.

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Know Your Servings: Photo Guide

A simple photo guide to help you visualise how much food makes 1 serving.

Healthy Meals for a Healthy Child

How healthy is outside food for your child (and you)? Here are some tips on opting for healthier out-of-home meals to cultivate your child's healthy eating habits from young.

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Healthy Meals in Pre-School Programme

Young children who attend child care centres spend a major part of their day there while their parents are at work. For these children, child care centres play an important role in shaping their food habits.

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Guilt-Free Healthier Snacks for Kids

Want to indulge your child but don’t want to feed them processed and artificially flavoured snacks? Here are three healthy and delicious DIY snacks that your kids can eat as part of a balanced meal.

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Cute Bentos for Kids

Cute bentos are a great way to make healthy meals for kids. Pack them with the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables and, with a few food styling tricks, they turn into nutritious and edible food art!