By HENRY | Developed for health and early years professionals

Description:

A practical visual guide to support healthy eating in the early years, this plate chart has been developed for professionals working with families to promote balanced, age-appropriate diets for children under five.

Simple and engaging, the chart outlines the key food groups and portion ideas needed to meet the unique nutritional needs of babies and young children. It also offers guidance on gradually moving towards the Eatwell Guide used for children aged 5+ and adults – helping families build healthy habits from the start.

Ideal for use in one-to-one conversations, workshops, drop-ins and home visits, this resource is an effective tool for supporting families to make informed food choices with confidence.

Ideal for:

• Health visitors, early years practitioners and nutrition teams
• Family Hub and community-based professionals
• Anyone supporting families with feeding and nutrition in the early years

Why practitioners choose this resource:

• Clear, easy-to-use visual layout
• Aligns with UK guidance and best practice
• Encourages positive, practical conversations about food
• Helps build parents’ confidence in feeding young children

Pack includes:

✔ 10 full-colour A4 printed charts
✔ Designed for everyday professional use
✔ Child-friendly illustrations and simple language