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How much food should my child be eating? And how can I get them to eat more healthily?

  • Written by Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Children need healthy food in the right amount so they get all the nutrients needed to grow, learn and thrive.

The Australian dietary guidelines outline the number of daily servings children need each day from each food group, based on their sex and age:

This is just a guide; your child’s needs will depend on their activity...

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