Children 5-11 years



				Why does eating well matter for children 5-11 years? Children of primary school age are starting to gain independence, but they are still growing and have high energy needs to keep them going during their busy days. They will need to learn to concentrate at school, to read and write, listen and develop all the skills needed to be functioning members of their class, their family and the world around them.

					Children of this age should be eating a whole range of different foods and have a clear understanding of where food comes from and why it matters that they eat well. They should be sharing meals with others and helping to choose their own meals and snacks.
				We recommend that all children of this age have a school lunch provided by the school. School meals in the UK have to meet detailed nutritional standards that are hard to achieve with packed lunches. Eating together at school is also an important part of helping children develop good social skills. Examples of the sorts of foods and the amounts of foods to serve in meals and snacks that will give children aged 5- 11 years all the nutrients they need can be seen in our food photos *Where can I find out more information about eating well for 5-11 year olds?* Food photographs We have put together some photographs to show you example meals and snacks that meet the nutritional needs of children aged 5- 11 years. We have included the recipes for most dishes so you can see how easy it is to make tasty food for primary school aged children. Along with the food photos there is a book giving tips and information about eating well for this age group. How can I order these food photographs?