We all want to do the very best for our children's health and happiness and that includes what we feed them to give them the best start in life.
A balanced diet is one that suits your child's needs for growing and as they are weaned finding healthy foods crucial to supply the correct sources of nourishment.

Their diet should contain the five essential nutrients; carbohydrate, vitamins, fat, minerals and protein.

Carbohydrates provide the body with energy and may also be converted into body fat.
Fats provide energy in a more concentrated form than carbohydrates, and may also be converted to body fat.
Proteins provide materials (amino acids) for growth and repair. They can also be converted into carbohydrate and used to provide energy.
Minerals are used in growth and repair, and help to regulate body processes.
Vitamins help to regulate body processes.
The required amounts of these nutrients will vary according to your child's age and they will be different from an adult.

A persons eating habits are often defined by their eating patterns and preferences as a child, so its important to encourage your child to enjoy a varied and healthy diet from the start.