Nursery Consultation Services

Would you like to improve your nursery's food?

I am a nutritional therapist based in Cardiff and Cowbridge and I offer consultation services to local nurseries to help improve their menus.  When my son came to start nursery one of my biggest concerns as a Mum and as a Nutritionist was about the food.  I found that local nurseries were trying really hard, with most preparing all the food freshly and not adding salt or frying.

However, there was room for improvement and with no guidelines nurseries can't be expected to be getting it 100% right.  A little extra help can go a long way to improving the nutrient quality of the daily menus.  I offer consultation services that range from advice on swapping to healthier products and alternatives, to help in dealing with special dietary requirements, through to a full change of your three or four week menu plan.  I can also help your nursery work towards awards such as The Soil Association's Food For Life Award.

Would you like to improve your nursery's food? Book a consultation today and I'll come and visit you at your nursery to start the process.

  

Why Is It Important?

Almost 23% of children in the UK now start school already overweight or obese, meaning they are more likely to suffer from health problems later in life.  These early years are the ones where all important food likes and dislikes are formed.  And with 600,000 children in England and Wales attending nursery for up to 10 hours a day, nurseries are often responsible for the majority of a child's food intake.

In addition many children now suffer from possible allergy related illness, which can be helped by a balanced diet and certain key nutrients.  Asthma is now thought to affect 21% of children and Eczema 24%. 

What Do Parents Think?

A recent survey by the Better Food Now Campaign showed that only 34% of parents were happy with the food at their nursery.  A huge 89% want to see legally enforceable rules for the standard of food in nurseries.  Between 80% and 90% want to see foods like biscuits, crisps and sweets banned, additives removed and compulsory nutrition training for staff.

Not Sure You Need Advice?

Most nurseries are trying hard and the food at many I've visited is quite good and just needs some tweaks.  If you're not sure whether the advice would be beneficial give me a call.  I offer a free 15 minute telephone conversation to establish how I could best advise you.

What Does It Cost?

The cost will depend on what advice you need and the service I offer will be completely tailored to your nursery.  Following our 15 minute telephone conversation I will provide you with a quote for the service that you need.

Book A Nutritional Therapy Consultation

Contact me now for more information. I am available to nurseries in Cardiff and the surrounding areas.

 

 

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