For advice on children under the age of 2 years, visit Parent Club.
Children and young people
Childhood is an important time to start a lifelong healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables, starchy foods and lean protein.
In this section
A healthy diet is important to ensure your child gets the right amount of calories and nutrients to grow and stay healthy. We have tips for feeding pre-school, primary school and secondary school age children.
Pre-school children
After the age of 2 years, children should move to eating the same healthy foods as the rest of the family.
Primary school age children
Encouraging your children to eat a healthy balanced diet can help them build healthier habits for the future and it's important for their growth and development.
Secondary school aged children
Tips for guiding your teen towards a balanced diet to keep them healthy and feeling energised.
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Food Standards Scotland launches public consultation on allergen information
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has today launched a 12 week public consultation seeking views on how allergen and ingredient information is provided by food businesses in the non-prepacked sector, such as restaurants, cafés, takeaways, bakeries and butchers.
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Farmfoods recalls Ritz Cheese Sandwich because of allergens not emphasised on the label
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Food Standards Scotland publishes new five-year strategy
The strategy sets out FSS’s vision for a safe, authentic and healthier food environment that Scotland can trust, and reflects its statutory role as Scotland’s independent public sector food body.