The University of New England s Early Childhood Education Program and Pademelon Press are conducting the New South Wales launch of a book that is set to help childcare centres throughout the state play a greater role in promoting nutrition and healthy eating in young children. Food Foundations for Children Birth to Eight Years from 4-6pm on 23 February in the Common Room, Level 3 of the Faculty of Education, Nursing and Professional Studies Building. The launch will include a resource display and provide an opportunity for those attending to make their own Picto-recipe afternoon tea. Than Eating is a comprehensive resource book for food and nutrition education in childcare services. The book was funded by the Queensland Office of Child Care and provides many practical food learning experiences for children from infancy to age eight.
Children learn about the food cycle and are involved in planning their diet.