Early Childhood Menu Support

Infancy and early childhood is an important time for focusing on nutrition and obesity prevention strategies, as food preferences and eating habits are established during this time and are often retained into adulthood. The Early Childhood Education and Care setting provides a wonderful opportunity to introduce children to a wide range of nourishing foods and to limit their intake of discretionary foods.

Central Coast Local Health District’s Nutrition Service works with Central Coast Health Promotion Service to support local Early Childhood Education and Care services to ensure their menus meet the nutritional needs of the children in their care. We offer menu planning resources, menu review services, and training opportunities. We also provide regular, ongoing support through our Cooks Network meetings, Menu Matters e-newsletter, Ask the Dietitian service and a recipe bank for Early Childhood Services.