Early Years Education
For Children 2 to 5 Years Old
01484 665957
Brockholes, Huddersfield
Healthy Eating
Brockholes Pre-School always encourages healthy eating, the Breakfast and Snacks that we provided are specifically chosen in order to encourage healthy eating.
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Each child is provided with one carton of Milk at snack time each day
At Brockholes Pre-School if your child is attending over lunchtime (11.30 - 12.30) you will be required to provide a healthy lunchbox.
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Useful information taken from www.nhs.uk -
Preparing your child's lunchbox
A healthier lunchbox should:
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be based on starchy carbohydrates (bread, potatoes, rice, pasta)
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include fresh fruit and vegetables/salad
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include a source of protein such as beans and pulses, eggs, fish, meat, cheese (or dairy alternative)
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include a side dish such as a low-fat and lower-sugar yoghurt (or dairy alternative), tea cake, fruit bread, plain rice/corn cakes or sugar-free jelly.
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include a drink such as water or sugar-free and no-added-sugar drinks.
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The Eatwell Guide shows you how to have a healthy balanced diet and can help you decide what to put in your child's lunchbox.
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Making lunchboxes healthier
It may take a while for your child to get used to a healthier lunchbox but keep trying. These tips may help:
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Get your children involved in preparing and choosing what goes in their lunchbox. They're more likely to eat it if they helped prepare it.
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Read supermarket food labels to help you buy healthier foods for your child's lunch and family mealtimes.