The right kind of food is essential to health and growth. Good nutrition also helps maintain the body's vital functions, aids concentration, provides slow-release energy and helps your child to stay healthy.

Of course, it's just as important to make sure kids enjoy healthy eating - this works best if you make it part of a lifestyle for the whole family, involving healthy food, regular and fun exercise and the occasional treat for all that hard work!

It can sometimes be confusing to know what you should be feeding your family, but follow the information on the next few pages and you’ll be well on the way to ensuring your family enjoy a fun, fit and well-nourished future.