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There’s an old Irish adage that says: “There are old mushroom hunters and there are bold mushroom hunters. But there are no old bold mushroom hunters.”

Did you know that cooking turkey for Christmas is said to have started with Henry VIII?

Children need lots of different nutrients to stay healthy. The amounts of food a young child eats changes every day and at every meal depending on their needs. Taller, older children and children who are more active will eat more.

Kids need more of these foods for energy and growth – that is why they are the biggest shelf on this pyramid.

Foods from this group are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Children should be offered these at every meal, and as snacks.

These foods provide calcium for healthy bones and teeth. Offering milk as a drink with meals is an easy way to give your child one of the three daily servings they need.

These foods provide protein and iron for growth and development.

Fats, spreads and oils provide essential fats in your child’s diet but should be used in very small amounts.