Parent Hub: 7-12 Years - Healthy Eating

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7-12 years

healthy eating

 
 
HMSP helps students cultivate healthy eating habits while keeping meals interesting.

Healthy and Delicious Meals in School Canteens

Schools now serve healthier canteen food to help students kick start a healthy eating lifestyle.
encourage your child to get active and make healthier food choices.

Will Your Child Outgrow His Baby Fat?

Don't bet on it! Take action now and encourage your child to get active and make healthier food choices.

MORE EATING TIPS FOR 7-12 YEARS

check on the nutrition panel and see if it contains what your growing child needs.

4 Things Parents Should Know About Nutrition Panels

Before you put that packet of biscuits into your shopping basket, turn to its nutrition panel and check if it contains what your growing child needs.

Healthy Snacks For Kids

Guilt-Free Healthier Snacks for Kids

Want to indulge your child but don’t want to feed them processed and artificially flavoured snacks? Here are three healthy and delicious DIY snacks that your kids can eat as part of a balanced meal.

Healthy eating for kids over the holidays

Healthy Eating for Kids This Christmas

With Christmas treats aplenty, children are especially prone to an unhealthy diet, which can have lasting harmful effects. Follow some simple tips for your kids to eat well and stay merry over the holidays.

encourage healthy eating habits for your kids

Cute Bentos for Kids

Cute bentos are a great way to make healthy meals for kids. Pack them with the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables and, with a few food styling tricks, they turn into nutritious and edible food art!

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q&as

on healthy eating
your child's health booklet will tell you all you need to know about your child's growth.

Your Child Is Bigger Than Average but Very Active. Should You Be Worried?

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raising healthy kids involves eating healthy and getting plenty of physical activity

Your Child Is in the 75th Percentile in Terms of BMI. Is That Good?

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help your child by keeping an eye on mindful eating and portion control.

Your Child Is Heavy for His Age. What Should You Do?

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Our Body Mass Index (BMI) tells us if we are in a healthy weight range.

What Is a Healthy BMI Range for Children?

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Opt for healthier snacks and fun rewards instead!

You’ve Been Giving Your Child Dessert as a Reward. How Do You Undo It?

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encourage him to develop healthy eating habits!

Your Child Won’t Eat Anything but Junk Food. What Should You Do?

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encourage your child to eat their vegetables.

Your Child Won’t Eat His Veggies! What Can You Do?

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teach your kid how to recognise the signs of hunger and fullness, as well as exercise portion control.

Your Child Always Seems To Be Hungry and Never Stops Eating. What Should You Do?

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turn meal times from a battlefield into a fun family affair

The Dinner Table Is a Battlefield. What Can You Do?

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offer some healthy options for your little one to choose

Should You Let Your Child Choose What Food To Eat?

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