The following are examples of ‘tiny’ portions in the new program: one square of chocolate, three crisps, half a plain biscuit and three soft sweets. The government is advising parents to be cautious of food portions they are feeding their children, suggesting half a biscuit a week as a treat. On Thursday Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman and Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing Frank Feighan launched the first-ever national healthy eating guidelines for one to four-year-olds. When it comes to foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt it is advising a ‘tiny’ portion once a week. The following are examples of ‘tiny’ portions in the new program: one square of chocolate, three crisps, half a plain biscuit and three soft sweets.

Source: Irish Independent October 01, 2020 13:30 UTC